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THE WAR CRY 



February 6, 1943 



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He Is Most Blessed 



HENRY F. MILANS 



APPEAL is quite often made 
for me to suggest a way to 
"answer a call to preach." 
To begin with, who am I 
to judge from a letter, and often a 
crude one, whether the inquirer has 
any of the necessary qualifications 
that go to make a successful 
preacher. For the pulpit is, or ought 
to be, more than a profession like 
law, medicine and the like. 

The "call" to preach comes from 
God, and He will see that the way 
is prepared for those whom He 
calls. 

The "call" to preach Christ en- 
tails something more than a semin- 
ary education. In fact, I dare to de- 
clare that this is secondary., Christ's 
disciples were ignorant fishermen; 
but when they were filled with the 
Holy Spirit, they set the world on 
fire for God. 

«V E must be born again" is the 
1 first and supreme requisite. 
With this new birth must come a 
passion to win souls for Christ — a 
passion so consuming that it will 
hurry our feet to the haunts of the 
worst sinners if need be. Jesus came 
to save that which is lost, and we 
who are His disciples ought to be 
glad to help. 

I wonder if we realize the burn- 
ing truth that: 
"Christ has no hands but our 
hands 
To do His work to-day; 
He has no feet but our feet 
To lead men in His way; 
He has no tongues but 
tongues 



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Won jHap Cfjoosie 

| O OME people think of the t 

% O Great Search after God as X 

a holiday excursion. Yet Jesus 

here is saying, "Strain every 

nerve to force your way in |> 

through the narrow gate, for 

multitudes, I tell you, will 

endeavor to find a way in and 

will not succeed." 

"Being Saved" is not some- 
thing done for you without § 
any effort on your part. You 
are not made a member of the 
Kingdom of Friendly Citizens <£ 
by force. You choose to share 
Jesus' loving, friendly life. 
In choosing, remember three 
things. 

Be dead in earnest. 

Do not wait too long before 
making the choice. 

■Do something more than <| 
merely associating with those 
who have chosen Him. 

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To tell men how He died; 
He has no help but our help 

To bring them to His side." 
That must be the measuring stick 
of our "call" to preach His way of 
life to a needy world. 

SOMEONE has said that to know 
one person who is absolutely to 
be trusted, and whose spiritual life 
cannot be questioned, will do more 
for a man's moral and spiritual wel- 
fare than all the sermons he has 
ever heard or can ever hear. 

We get up on pretty high ground 
here, don't we? But my inquirers 
who think they are "called" to 
preach will have to ascend to these 
heights if they hope to be more than 
mere "members of the preaching 
profession." 



If you can take the Master's place, 
as He has commanded, and say to 
the sinner, "My life is hid in Him. 
Follow me and you will find the 
Saviour you seek," then your "call," 
I think, is plainly of God. If your 
soul does not assure you of this, you 
should stay out of the pulpit. Your 
preaching will mean nothing for the 
Kingdom. 

Indeed, it is only because men and 
women need God that they need His 
likeness in us. A true disciple must 
reveal God to them in love like His, 
in tenderness, in compassion, in un- 
selfishness, and in a Spirit-filled 
life. 

I don't think that God can effec- 
tively use one who cannot measure 
up to these qualifications. Do you? 

Oh, if only we who love Him 
and are ambitious to help would 
realize that all the really great 
evangelists are not in the pulpits; 
that the Great Evangelist's rostrum 
was a boat by the seashore, a rock 
on the mountains, the outcropping 
roots of a great tree at the road- 
side. If only we would realize that 
He dealt with individuals; that He 
won men like Peter and Matthew 
and John and Andrew — and they 
became giants of the Christian 
Church! 

THERE can't be any better preach- 
ing than a visit at twilight to a sick 
chamber or a hospital bed where 
the almost inaudible reading of the 
Shepherd's Psalm is a benediction 
that soothes an aching heart and 
quiets the pain of a broken body. 
There is no better preaching than a 
kindly, "Neither do I condemn 
thee," to some erring one, or a "God 
bless you" to one who feels neg- 
lected and out of touch, a sentence 
of prayer in a house over which 
there hangs a shadow, or a hundred 
and one simple little "love touches" 
that He has taught us how to ad- 
minister in His name. 

Our training for this ministry is 
acquired in the seminary of prayer 
and communion and complete sur- 



THE RIGHT KIND OF REST 

HP HE story is told of a famous 
* clown who had been working 
too hard and long at his laughter- 
making profession, until his strength 
was seriously depleted, and he was 
depressed in body and spirit. In 
desperation he sought a physician. 
After listening to his patient's 
symptoms, the doctor said: "I'll tell 
you what. You go down to the 
circus lot to-night and see that 
clown. He will do you more good 
than all my medicines." But the 
poor fellow turned away sadly, say- 
ing, "I am that clown." 

Too often tired people are told to 
seek a cure or to find some feverish 
amusement when it is really rest 
they need — the right kind of rest. 
Jesus has summed up the cure in 
these words: "Come unto Me . . . 
and I will give you rest." 



render to Him. Our commission is 
the Master's, "Go ye into all , the 
world, and preach the Gospel to 
every creature." This is the "call" 
of God. 

So, what are we waiting for? Let 
us put on the robes of righteous- 
ness and begin preaching — right 
where we are! 

That was how Jesus did it, and 
still does. 



He 
He 
He 



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He 
He 



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His 



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HE asked for strength that hi 
might achieve; 
was made weak that he 
obey. 

asked for health that he migh\ 
do greater things; 
was given infirmity that hi 
might do better things. 

He asked for riches that he might bi 
happy; 

He was given poverty that he migh 
be wise. 

asked for power that he migh 
have the praise of men; 
was given weakness that hi 
might feel the need of God. 
asked for all things that hi 
might enjoy life; 

He was given life that he might en- 
joy all things. 

has received nothing that hi 
asked for, all that he hoped for 
prayer is answered; he is mosi 
blessed. 



BY THE HOLY SPIRIT 

VOL) may enlighten a man's intellect, 
* civilize his manners, reform his habits, 
make him a respectable, honest, indus- 
trious member of society, without the 
power of God, but you cannot transform 
his soul. That is the prerogative of the 
Holy Ghost. Therefore, soul-winners 
must have this Spirit to do the work. 
Will you get this power? Will you put 
awav everything that hinders? Will you 
have it at all costs? If you will, the Holy 
Spirit will baptize you now with power to 
win sinners through the Blood of the 
Lamb. 



PHOSPHORESCENT CLOTH 

TO meet a new need, man's in- 
genuity has developed a nev 
phosphorescent cloth used in black- 
outs. On the inner side a faint ligrn 
is cast by the treated material. I 
can be very useful, not only a: 
drapes, but on sides of stairs o: 
along the skirting board in rooms. 
Wrong- doing always causes dark 
ness in the soul, but even the wors 
sinners may see dangerous place 
outlined with the reflected ligh 
from Calvary's Cross. 



DAILY DEVOTIONS 

HELPFUL THOUGHTS FOR EVERYONE 



SUNDAY: We have not an high priest 
which cannot be touched with the feeling 
of our infirmities. — Heb. 4:15. 

When men and women suffer 
agony of heart, as they do in these 
days of rare distress, the knowledge 
that the sustaining Christ suffers 
with the same depth of feeling, re- 
leases physical powers from the 
breaking point and renews the 
spirit, so that life may be lived in 
faith, hope and a certainty that "He 
cares" — always. 

His loving arms encircle thee 
In sorrow and in pain; 

Thy trouble shares, the human 
Christ, 

It was for this He came. 



MONDAY: Continue in 
watch in the same with 



prayer, and 
thanksgiving. 
Col. 4:2, 3. 
More and more, thoughtless peo- 
ple are turning grateful hearts to 
the Great Provider for food, 
warmth, rest, friends, health and 
other such marvellous blessings re- 
ceived daily but hitherto taken as a 
matter of course. 
We want henceforth our lives to 

be 
Filled up with grateful praise for 
Thee. 

TUESDAY: I have no greater Joy than 
to hear that my children walk in truth. 

3 John 4. 

Truth produces freedom from 
tormenting doubt and uncertainty 
which harass the mind of those for 
whom the "I knows" of the Bible 
are not surities. 
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine, 
Dawn upon this soul of mine; 
Word of God and inward Light, 
Wake my .spirit, clear my sight. 

WEDNESDAY: For the Lord Himself 
shall descend from heaven with a shout. 



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with the voice of the archangel, and witl 
the trump of God: and the dead in Chris 
shall rise first: then we which are aliv< 
and remain shall be' caught up togethe 
with them in the clouds, to meet th 
Lord in the air: and so shall we ever b 
with the Lord. Wherefore comfort on 
another with these words. 

1 Thess. 4:16-18 
The last thing in the world ; 
sinner would read for comfort! bu 
to the saved, nothing could b 
sweeter than contemplation o 
Jesus' return. 

Quite suddenly — it may be as 

tread the busy street, 
Strong to endure life's stress an 
strain, its every call to meei 
That through the roar of trajfu 

a trumpet, silvery clear, 
Shall stir my startled senses an 
proclaim His coming near. 

THURSDAY: And Aaron and Hur stay 
ed up his (Moses) hands . . . and Joshu 
discomfited Amalek and his people wit 
the edge of the sword.— Gen. 17:12, 13. 

Joshua and his fighting soldien 
Moses the general, Aaron and Hu 
his supporters, formed necessar 
parts of the whole, and none coul 
do without the other. 

United with Thee 'gainst the fo< 

Fighting for his overthrow. 

FRIDAY: And Moses said . . . To-mor 
row I will stand on the top of the hi 
with the rod of God in mine handi. 

Gen. 17:! 

What have you "in your hand? 
Each has some gift which if used b 
and for God becomes a miracle 
working instrument. Nothing is tc 
commonplace, for it is not tr. 
medium, but the power of Go 
which effects the supernatural. 
I have not much to give The 
Lord, 
For that great gift which mac 
Thee mine, 
I have not much to give Thi 
Lord, 
But all I have is Thine. 

SATURDAY: Everyone that is proud 
heart is an abomination to the Lord. 

Prov. 16: 

Because pride is a common evil 
is generally condoned, but is no le 
abhorred by God than "blackei 
sins. 

Let sin appear in Thy pure ray 
As black as on the Judgment Da 



February 6, 1943 



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THE WAR CRY 






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Let Us Introduce Youth to 
Christ During the 

y owcrrcf a Better 
World" Campaign! 



aN these war times we are 
forcefully reminded, that the 
heroes who man ships for 
our safety, march forward for 
our freedom and fly for our 
future were children just a 
short time ago. The heroines 
who tend the wounded, serve their 
country gallantly by becoming "man 
power" in offices and factories, and 
go "over the top" in home defense, 
were children only yesterday. 

Daily, hourly, other adolescents 
are stepping into the shoes of youth, 
eager to "get going" as they put it, 
and to march ahead in service to 
their country. They are constrained, 
and content to serve their country, 
but the nation is not content to take 
what they offer so willingly and 
give nothing in return as a preparar 
tion for the problem-filled peace 
that will come: for the adult popu- 
lation speaks much at present of 
preparation for the care of our post- 
war youth. 

Not "Up to Par" 
Many will remember that, at the 
beginning of the present emergency, 
it came as a surprise that a number 
of young men were not up to par in 
a physical way. Hundreds were 
"turned down" for defective teeth, 
weak eyes and other ailments of 
greater degree. Also the moral 
health of many was not any too 
strong, and statistics indicated that 
an alarming percentage of all per- 
sons arrested for criminal offences 
were under twenty-five years of 
age. 

IN themselves, these two known 
difficulties are severe enough, but 
we are told that a tremendous 
problem will certainly arise when 



YOUTH LOOKS UP 
— to what? It may 
be some intrepid 
aerial sky - rider 
performing feats, or 
the gripping mes- 
sage of an eloquent 
speaker who is 
holding the ab- 
sorbed attention of 
the group. Let us 
hope these little 
folk will as intent- 
ly heed the great- 
est message of all 
time — the Good 
News of Christ 



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the demobilized 
group of youth- 
ful servicemen 
is sifted back in- 
to civilian life. 
During this 
time of absorp- 
tion, another phase of the same 
problem will make itself evident, in 
all probability, because of the diffi- 
culty in maintaining the normal 
placement of the oncoming annual 
classes of beginning laborers. A pil- 
ing up of a vast host of jobless, in- 
experienced, new workers seems 
very likely to happen in the years 
after the war. If this is so, there will 
be confusion, despair and in many 
cases the seeking for an easier 
livelihood when so much competition 
is found in the honest occupations. 

What are we given as an effec- 
tive remedy? One commentator sug- 
gests extensive education for youth 
in post-war days. He asserts that 
too many boys and girls are under- 
privileged, too little supervision has 
been given them, teachers and 
teaching have not always been of 





FOR BETTER HEALTH bread is now made with vitamins which build up 
the bodyi. How much more important it is that youth should be nourished 
with the Bread of Life! 



the best. "Education," he suggests, 
"would make for better youth con- 
ditions." 

But, contradicting this statement, 
another authority declares, "No 
single institution, new or old, will 
be able to provide a complete pro- 
gram for youth in the coming 
years." And this is true. 

Strange, that in few discussions, 
written or oral, has there been men- 
tion made of the most important 
post-war preparation of all. We've 
been quick to realize that the youth 
of the future will need help phy- 
sically, mentally and morally; but 
what about his preparation for the 
things of God? It has been post- 
war time in the empty hearts of 
many young men and women for a 
long, long time already 1 Youth has 
come seeking and searching for 
something to banish the uneasiness 
and hunger that this old world 
invariably metes out. Our big- 
gest and most thorough prepara- 
tion should be in LEADING youth 
to Christ! 

UDUT," some may exclaim, 
■D "youth doesn't want Christ!" 
In South America, it is said there is 
a iree, the leaf of which starving 
men will chew, because, it gives 
them the most enjoyable sensation 
of having been adequately fed. 
When it has been eaten, all desire 
for food departs. The pain of hun- 
ger is taken away, but death is not 
defeated for the leaf contains only 
a drug. There is no nourishment in 
it. It satisfies man's craving but not 
his need; it lies to him that he is 
fed, whereas in reality he is dying! 
Young people, in many cases, 
have been misled; their hands, their 
minds, their very souls are full of 
the drugs which are accessible. They 
starve and are all unaware of the 
fact. It is true that youth at times 
has shut out education of mind and 
body, participation in recreational 
activities, and the will to work. 
Nevertheless, the nation is already 
preparing to offer every possible aid 
to make for better, fuller, richer 
lives. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the 
Truth, and the Life." He acknowl- 
edged the fact that He is the good 
life, the best life, the happy life, the 
only real, lasting life. 

If it may be feared that youth 
will not find the way, does not know 
the truth, and will not live life to 
its fullest and best capacity, then 
WHY NOT INTRODUCE THE 
YOUNG PEOPLE TO CHRIST? 

ONE leading commentator pro- 
poses that a thorough physical 
examination be made available, free 
of charge, to every young citizen 



immediately after his or her 
eighteenth birthday, and that, dur- 
ing the following year, special 
effort be made by all appropriate 
governmental and community agen- 
cies to see that the young people 
receive such medical, dental and 
other health assistance as they need 
to prepare them for adult life. A 
spiritual check-up, tactfully made 
now and then, could also do won- 
ders. Countless young men and wo- 
men become confused, doubtful and 
anxious when new problems are en- 
countered, and a little help along 
the way would be of real assistance 
to them. 

"For the future," we are advised, 
"we must redouble our efforts to 
adequately prepare oncoming youth 
for the burdens and responsibilities 
both of war and peace." As Chris- 
tians, it is our duty to make an in- 
tensified effort that young people 
may become ready not only for the 
responsibility of the future, but for 
encounter with the most subtle 
enemy of all time— THE DEVIL! 

SOME think Christianity a cane 
for the weak; some, a disguise 
for the hyprocrite; some a tool for 
the clever. It is none of these. 
Christianity is an armor for the sol- 
dier and alone can make youth 
sturdy enough to walk unafraid 
through this life into the next. Our 
young people stand waiting to be 
shod with a Living Hope, clothed 
in the faith of the patriarchs, 
equipped in the armor of Salvation! 
But preparation is often slow and 
clumsy, the directions are not al- 
ways eligible, the blueprints are 
sometimes not clear and the equip- 
ment is often inadequate because 
we who are members of the preced- 
ing generations have not done our 
job well! Is it a wonder that youth 
often scoffs at Heavenly things! 
Builders of Backgrounds 
"Children," it has been said, "are 
born mimics." They observe closely 
what things are deemed important 
by their elders. The preparation is 
in our hands; we are the respon- 
sible ones. Each generation builds 
the background for the life-picture 
that follows. If love, faith, hope and 
prayer are lacking in post-war 
youth, we may point the accusing 
finger at ourselves! 

WE read that in olden times the 
shepherds lay across the open- 
ings in the walls of the sheep-folds 
all through the long nights, wake- 
ful and watchful lest an enemy 
force creep in to harm their sheep. 
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THE WAR CRY 



February 6, 1943 



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Glory Street Jingles 

By ADJUTANT WM. ROSS 
FOUNDATIONS. 



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STRENGTH FOR THE DAY 



IT is the power of testimony that 
sets the wheels of modern life 
moving and keeps them whir- 
ring at an ever - increasing 
tempo. 

A doctor commences to practise 
in a strange town. There are at first 
very few visitors to his office. But if 
his diagnosis is correct in one case 
and his treatment successful, the 
news quickly spreads through the 
testimony of his patient and an 
ever-growing number of people flock 
to him for advice. A few words such 
as, "Mr. — is one of the best teachers 
in town," or "So-and-so is a most re- 
liable dentist or business man," do 
more to direct business to these peo- 
ple than anything else. In this way 
testimony or witness certainly 
keeps the wheels of business 'revolv- 
ing. 

In the religious world the testimony 
of a transformed drunkard some- 
times does more to influence other 
drunkards than a carefully-prepared 
and powerful sermon. Again, a tes- 
timony of divine comfort received 
inspires other needy souls with faith 
— for a testimony is a witness to the 
truth. 

I had such a testimony sent to me 
in a cutting from a newspaper from 
embattled England the other day. I 
pass it on to you. 

"We meet from time to time, often 
at a street corner. She is the lady 
who helps to wash the floors at the 
big store. I always enjoy a chat with 
her; she is such a cheery soul. 

"If I ask how things are going, 
she invariably replies, 'Oh, well, 
there's always strength for the day.' 

"I am quite sure that she never 
learned this from books. I fancy she 
must have discovered it from ex- 
perience. 

"Life was hard for her in peace- 
time, because her invalid husband is 
not only a care, but a rather thank- 
less, irritable fellow, inclined to 
melancholy. Now that there is a 
war, life is harder than ever. Yet I 
remember the morning when she 



GREATER THINGS FOR GOD 

ONE afternoon a man sat talking 
with a friend — a famous artist — 
about his masterful studies and 
memorable triumphs. After much 
conversation the artist was asked 
the inevitable question, "Which of 
all your pictures do you regard as 
your masterpiece?" 

The reply came like a flash, "I 
haven't painted it." 

The artist had lived more than 
eighty years, and his exhibits had 
made him the guest of honor in 
great cities, but he had not painted 
his masterpiece. His motto was, 
"Greater things than these!" 

Would that our perspective were 
always, "greater things" for God 
and His Kingdom. 



A Poetic Serial 



O BLOOD of Christ, so grandly 'twas foretold 
By prophets, seers and warriors of old, 
With types and shadows, bringing to the soul 
God's gracious plan throughout the sacred scroll. 
Though at the first like moonbeams in the night, 
Increased to brilliant radiance of light; 
As when Isaiah with dramatic force 
Pursues his dignified majestic course- 
Till blazing into light "above the sun." 



told me that her daughter had 
joined the A.T.S. 

"How in the world will you keep 
things going at home?" I asked. 

"She smiled, straightening a wisp 
of greyish hair and squared her 
thin shoulders. 'Oh,' said she, 
'there's always strength for the day.' 

"It was the same that wet day 
when she told me quite simply that 
her boy was reported missing. 'I 
reckon I'll have to keep smiling,' 
she said, 'or poor Albert'll get 
downhearted.' • 

"Later she informed me that her 
son's wife was on munitions. 'So 
now I'm looking after his bairns,' 
she said. 'A neighbor will keep an 
eye on them when I'm out.' 

"I was amazed. 

"But you can't do all this," I pro- 
tested. "You'll wear yourself out. 

"Never shall I forget the way she 
stood looking beyond me, tears in 
her eyes, even as the old brave smile 
played round her lips. Her red 
hands were folded before her. 

"'I've come a long way on the 
(Continued in column 4) 



we stood among a 

throng, 
A crowd that cheered both loud and 

long; 
And watched a man of high renown 
Honor the people of our town. 
A leader among men was he; 
That fact, was plain for all to see; 
His every word was heard with awe 
His gestures were without a flaw; 
And clearly he pronouncement 

made, 
"This stone is well and truly laid." 

We saw next day on Glory street, 
As to the Corps we turned our feet, 
A small group on the corner stand 
Without the aid of drum or band. 
They sang of victory o'er the grave, 
They read of Jesus' power to save. 
Then quietly a Corps Cadet 
Told how her need in Christ was 

met. 
And as she spoke in accents clear, 
It seemed the blessed Lord drew 

near, 
And listening to His servant, said 
"This stone is well and truly laid." 

And so Lord, in our work for Thee, 
Open our eyes that we may see 
A glorious building can be made 
Of small stones, well and truly laid. 



©MAP GBMGlEaD© 

"After That, The Judgment" 

By CAPTAIN HUGH MACLEAN 



\ 



THE four "lance- jacks" were in 
their room in barracks, whiling 
away the time. It was an idle 
Saturday afternoon, the army's half- 
day off. They had visited the Bed 
Shield Canteen and sampled ice 
cream and fruits; had flashed 
through a game or two of table ten- 
nis. They had borrowed from the 
same source hockey sticks and a 
puck, and had put in a fast hour on 
the ice of the camp rink. 

There was only a short while left 
before mess call, but somehow it 
lagged wearily. One of them was a 
corporal of the ' picquet, who sud- 
denly bethought himself of some 
preparations for the evening that 
would just fill in the remaining 
time. He jumped to his feet arid 
made for the door. 

In the corridor outside he snatch- 
ed his rifle from its rack as he pass- 
ed. For some reason, a rifle seems 
heavier at one time than another, 
and this was one of its heavy times. 
The heavy butt swung against the 
corporal's leg, staggering him so that 
he stumbled headlong. The rifle's 
muzzle came down to the floor 
while the butt vaulted overhand 
and came down with a crash. When 
the corporal scrambled to his feet he 
held the barrel in one hand, the butt 
in the other. The fire-arm had 
broken cleanly in two. 
The corporal muttered strongly 



under his breath as he surveyed the 
damage. The other three crowded 
around to sympathize, but they did 
not help much. It is considered a 
serious offence to damage or lose a 
rifle and the corporal was disturbed 
as he saw what lay ahead of him. 
It would be possible, by various sub- 
terfuges such as "snitching" the 
rifle of another soldier who' was ill 
and so on, to conceal the accident 
for a few days, perhaps a week. But 
inevitably some day it would be 
found out. 

Then it would be taken to the 
sergeant, to the platoon comman- 
der, to the adjutant. It would be 
published in orders so that every- 
one would know what he had done. 
A date would be set for a court of 
inquiry, an officer appointed as 
president of the court, and two or 
more other officers to assist him. 
Everyone nearby at the time of the 
accident would be summoned as a 
witness. He himself would be sworn 
to tell the truth. Every detail would 
be thrashed out. Had he done it pur- 
posely? If not, had he been careless? 
Had he, he wondered. Then the 
judges would deliberate upon the 
matter. 

And after that, the judgment. 
This, too, would be published in or- 
ders. If declared not guilty, he still 
had the memory of causing a lot 
of trouble. If guilty, he would be 




5.— THE SACRIFICE FORETOLD 

He tells the story of the Holy One; 

A wondrous Counsellor, a Prince of Peace, 

Whose Empire of the Spirit ne'er shall cease, 

Yet who would be rejected by His own; 

A Cross of shame should be His mighty throne; 

His countenance with grief and woe be marred, 

Despised and hated, stricken sorrow scarred; 

Yet wounded that our sins might be forgiven, 



1. A great Jewish leader was of- 
fered good advice by his father- 
in-law. What were their names? 

2. Who was the father of the 
' Bedouins? 

3. What patriarch had his name 
changed by an angel? 

4. Two swift runners hid in a well. 
Who were they? 

5. The following question is to be 
answered by words which com- 
mence with the letter "H": 

(a) What is used metaphorically 
for the grave, the body, the 
church, and heaven? 

(b) Name two things with which 
God's Word is compared? 

(c) What is used to metaphoric- 
ally illustrate the love of 
Christ? 

(Answers on page 10) 

AT 

THE "Widows' Counsellor" of 
Great War days, one of General 
Bramwell Booth's favorite schemes 
for helping the needy, was recalled 
during the seventy-fifth Annivers- 
ary of Poplar Corps, London, when 
the Mayor, Councillor Mrs. E. Stiv- 
ers, told how she was left to bring 
up six children when her husband 
was killed in 1918. 

The Bow Army Officers and the 
Widows' Counsellor brought her 
help in various ways 

The three sons are now in the 
Forces and the three girls on Na- 
tional Service. One of them is her 
mother's Mayoress. Mrs. Stavers be- 
came a councillor seventeen years 
ago when her eldest child was six- 
teen. 

(Continued from column 2) 
journey,' she told me quietly. 'And 
I've never been alone. There's al- 
ways strength for the day.' 

"That was a month ago. I passed 
her yesterday. She was smiling 
serenely!" 

So there is a testimony from over 
the seas as to the fulfilment of the 
promise from God, "As thy days, sc 
shall thy strength be." 

Strength for my task, 

Daily grace if 1 ask 

He will give while I follow His leading 

No fear shall possesss, 

And no care shall distress, 

While I'm under the guidance of God. 

punished according to the military 
code and this, also, would be pub 
lished. 

Well might the corporal be dis 
mayed. Try as he might he coulc 
not repair the damage. Because o 
one act, one slight misdeed, he mus 
endure the process of the law. And 
at the end, face the judgment. 

There is a judgment awaitini 
each one of us, and no one can evad 
it. All must apoear before th 
Throne of God, when every man' 
work shall be tried, of what sort i 
is. For the soldier no one can in 
tervene; it is the military law. Fo 
us there is One living to intercede 
Through Jesus Christ all may b 
redeemed. 



By LIETJT.-COLONEL 
H. CHAS. TUTTE 



For our iniquities His heart be riven; 

He should be chastised that we might have peac 

And by His. stripes be healed of sin's disease. 

Then as a lamb is to the slaughter led, 

In His affliction murmurless He bled; 

In bitterness He sees His soul's travail, 

But satisfied should see His Cause prevail. 

O Blood of Christ! Unfathomed mystery! 

That Christ poured out His soul in death for m 




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OBLEMS 

Bring to Light Many Informative Facts 



HORTAGE." This is a 
word that has come to the 
forefront in our vocabu- 
lary this year, and one of 
the many things that are 
so listed is Paper. 
A shortage of paper? 
Paper is one of the indispensables. 

We run over a list — our dailies, 
weeklies and monthlies that furnish 
us with news, information and 
amusement. Our stationery require- 
ments, school supplies, business and 
greeting cards. Photographs and 
snap shots. Towels, tablecloths, nap- 
kins, decorations, wrapping paper, 
cartons and boxes, handkerchiefs, 
building paper, floor covering, wall 
covering, mulch and wax papers. It 
would take time and research to 
find out all its uses. 

We could scarcely imagine a world 
without paper, and yet, at one time 
this was a fact. 

The art of paper-making is be- 
lieved to have originated in China 
probably two thousand years before 
Christ was born. 

During the seventh century when 
the Chinese and Arabs were fight- 
ing, it was found that some of the 
Chinese prisoners were skilled in 
the art of paper making and they 
taught this to the Arabs. Again 
when the Arabs were at war with 
Spain during the twelfth century, 
the Moors obtained knowledge of 
the art from Arab prisoners. Down 
through the centuries it spread un- 
til it has reached the pinnacle where 
it is to-day. 

The use of machinery about the 
year 1798 revolutionized paper- 
making, and the invention of the 
sulphite process for making chemic- 
alized wood pulp brought about the 
production of cheap paper. 

Newsprint from Wood Pulp 

Before that invention, paper was 
made from rags — the finest still is; 
but now most of it is made from 
wood pulp and fibres of grass and 
other nlants. This is the kind on 
which is printed our daily paper. 

The wood used in paper-making 
grows mostly in Canada and the 
United States and the northern 
countries of Europe. It is soft wood, 
usually spruce. This is ground and 
pressed into sheets that look like 
yellowish cardboard. ' 

The first process to this pressed 
pulp is to hack it into small pieces 



and soak it with water. A little lime 
is then put in and the pulp is boiled 
until it looks like thin starch. 

Sometimes rags are torn and 
beaten to shreds and added. This 
mixture is then turned on to an end- 
less band of wire gauze, moving on 
rollers and shaken from side to side 
to make the fibres stick together. 

If colored paper is wanted, the 
color is put in. The water mark we 
see in paper is put in by running it 
over a copper wire cylinder just as 
the pulp leaves the wire gauze. 

The paper is still in an almost 
liquid form. It is now processed over 
another machine, which looks like a 
very long table covered with blank- 
et cloth, and having a number of 
big steam rollers which are kept 
hot. The paper pulp is dried as it 
goes over these rollers. After this 
process it is ready to be wound on 
to a large reel, and then to be 
sent to the printing offices. 

But the paper for magazines has 
to be passed over and under a num- 
ber of wooden rollers to polish it 
and make it glossy. Paper that is to 
have fine pictures printed on it has 
to be treated bv a coat of fine China 
clay. Sometimes it is sized by pass- 
ing it through a tub of weak glue. 

Right down through the ages 
paper has played an important part 
in preserving copies of books, 
especially the Bible. 

Another product of paper pulp 
worth mentioning is paper-mache. It 
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LONDON AIRGRAPH HEADQUARTERS.— Women are shown busily operating re- 
cently-installed machines, each of which deals with 12,000 airgraphs per hour; sealing, 
putting on date stamp and counting. Airgraphs are gaining favor as a quick and 
convenient means of communication 



Odd DOBs Kkood] 

GROW old along with me J 
The best is yet to be, 
The last of life, for which 
the first was made: 
Our times are in His hand 
Who said: "A whole I planned, 
Youth knows but half; trust 
God, see all, nor be 
afraid! 3 ' 

Robert Browning. 

AFRICA'S COLD SANDS 

THE sands of the vast Sahara 
Desert can become extremely 
cold. By day the heat may register 
100 F. to drop again the same night 
below freezing. Great quantities of 
blankets are used by troops. 



THE FIRST AIRGRAPH LETTERS 

Dispatched Nearly Three-quarters of a Century Ago 



MORE than seventy years ago the 
city of Paris was beset by the 
German Army, writes John Fleet- 
wood in the Toronto Star "Weekly. 
They had it encircled, and it was 
impossible to communicate with 
anyone outside. 

Someone had the bright idea of 
a pigeon post, but by that method 
the size of ordinary letters was out 
of the question. So the messages 
were photographed on small films. 
These were attached to the tail 
feathers of the birds, then on 
arrival the letters were enlarged 
and reproduced for delivery. 

More than 100,000 of these air- 
graph letters — many of them to and 




IN SUNSHINE LAND.— Africa is much in world-news these days. The picture shows 

a palm-lined avenue in an equatorial town. The Officer to the right is Lieut-Colonel 

Wm. Sansom. formerly of th» United State* 



from London — were exchanged be- 
tween the beleaguered Parisians and 
their friends outside. Letters were 
restricted to twenty words, and the 
cost was ten cents a word. Airgraph 
letters, now conveyed by aircraft 
instead of pigeons, have proved one 
of the greatest boons of the present 
war to Britain's forces overseas and 
their families and friends at home. 
Nearly 50,000,000 airgraphs have 
been carried between Britain and 
the Middle East, South Africa, New 
Zealand and Australia, since the 
General Post Office in London re- 
vived the idea some months ago. 



(Continued from column 2) 
is prepared by pressing the pulp into 
moulds or by subjecting pasted 
sheets to high pressure. Paper- 
mache can be made into almost any- 
thing that the woods can be made 
into, and when varnished, japanned, 
gilded or inlaid looks very much 
like the "wood it is imitating. 

Spoiled paper can be returned to 
the vat and made into good paper 
again. So conserve your waste 
paper. The Salvation Army will 
make use of it. 

Tables used to measure paper are: 

Writing Paper 

24 sheets 1 quire 

20 quires 1 ream 

2114 quires 516 sheets 1 ream 

Printing Paper 

2 reams 1 bundle 

5 bundles 1 bale 

A ream is now usually standardized at 
500 sheets. 

Garth Munro in the Northern 
Messenger. 



SOWING THE SEED 

A Trickle That Became a Deluge 

THE American Bible Society's 
record contains the following 
story: 

"The boys of department 436" of 
the Studebaker Corporation in 
Chicago sent the American Bible 
Society six dollars for forty Testa- 
ments to be sent to General Mac- 
Arthur's Airmen in Australia. "When 
the Testaments were shipped, Secre- 
tary North explained to the senior 
chaplain with the American forces 
in Australia that the Society would 
be glad to provide additional Testa- 
ments; that it was the Society's in- 
tention that no service man who 
seriously desires a New Testament 
should be denied one. Then came a 
reply from Chaplain J. E. Kinney, 
Chief Chaplain at the headquarters 
of the United States Army Services 
of Supply, Southwest Pacific Area: 

"Your offer to send us an ad- 
ditional number of New Testaments 
is very acceptable at this time. We 
can adequately use 25,000 copies." 

They were shipped in lots of 5,000 
every two weeks, until ihe request 
was filled. The "boys of depart- 
ment 436" started something when 
they gave those six dollars! 

So does every person who con- 
tributes to the circulation of the 
Word of God! The full fruitage is 
not revealed here but it shall be 
hereafter. 

Sow now, reap later. 

MONEY WELL SPENT 

A BOMBAY newspaper recently 
administered a strong rebuke 
to those who take occasion to criti- 
cize or belittle religious bodies — in- 
cluding The Salvation Army — 
which make periodical appeals to 
the public for money to carry on 
their work. Says the editorial: 

"On the whole, what the world gives 
to religion is but a tiny fraction of what 
it spends on its own amusements and 
vices, and on the whole, too, that money 
is well spenH. It is much easier to find 
excuses for not giving to organized 
charities than to persuade people to give, 
which is one reason why decent folk do 
not like to see religion and organized 
charity held up to public ridicule. And, 
so far as The Salvation Army is con- 
cerned, those who ask alms on behalf of 
others have as a rule given much more 
themselves, namely their own personal 
service and devotion to the poor." 



All good moral philosophy, as was 

said, is but a handmaid to religion. 

Lord Bacon. 




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SYNOPSIS OF EARLY 
CHAPTERS 

The scene opens in a pre-war 
English slum district, where Dick 
and Hilda Halliday live after 
their marriage in an ivy-draped 
church in a lovely country village. 
The change of residence has been 
caused by the fact that Dick, 
though a skilled carpenter, had 
taken to imbibing intoxicating 
liquor, to the horror and dismay of 
his young wife, who is now a 
mother. Bit by bit the home is 
broken up and Hilda is heart- 
broken. 

Hilda hears a piercing shriek in 
the court and befriends a child 
named Polly, whose drunken father 
has been taken to the infirmary. 
While she is pondering her prob- 
lems, a woman Salvation Army 
Officer comes on the scene. To- 
gether—after prayer— they make 
arrangements for the care of the 
child. 

The Army Officer supervises the 
brightening up of the home and, 
with Hilda's aid, a transformation 
is wrought. Dick is amazed when 
he returns, and later proceeds to 
narrate his experiences. 

CHAPTER 4 
DICK'S STORY 

iiX% OB took me," Dick continued, 
1*5 "to some rooms he has in a 
*■-* quiet little private hotel. His 
home is out Ilf ord way — a nice 
place, from what he says; but just 
now he is supervising a big job not 
far from here. Well, he laid it on 
proper thick, and I felt pretty much 
of a rotter when he finished with 
me. He had a nice supper sent up, 
and left me to eat in peace while he 
sat and read his Bible. 

"He goes to a Methodist Chapel 
at home; leads a Bible Class for 
young lads, and helps with P.S.A. 
meetings. When I had cleaned up 
everything but the dishes he put 
the tray out, and then settled me 
nicely in an arm-chair on one side 
of the fireplace while he sat on the 
other. It was so warm and cosy, I 
got to thinking of the little flat we 
used to have, and looking back over 
the last few years I felt fair 
ashamed. 

"I pictured you as you used to be, 
and you and Dicky as you are now — 
living in a hovel; no decent food; 



no decent clothes; no money; no 
nothing; and I saw what a perfect 
fool I had been. Suddenly, Bob 
said, 'It doesn't pay, does it, lad?' 
and from the depths of my heart I 
answered, 'No! A thousand times 
no!' 'Then why not leave it all be- 
hind and start afresh? You can do 
it, with God's help. And I can get 
you a good job before next Monday, 
if you want it.' And then Bob plead- 
ed with me to make a decision right 
there. To let God have His way 
after having my own way all these 
years. 

"But somehow I wasn't quite 
ready to bring God into the matter 
— so at last Bob said, quietly, 'Well, 
I'll not force you, Dick. God wants 
you to come of your own free will. 
Just think it over, and if you find 
out by next Monday — the job's 
yours. Let's have a word of prayer, 
anyhow, before you go.' 

"And I knelt beside the chair, and 
Bob knelt beside his,* and he brought 
God right down into that room. I 
felt somehow that I was running an 
awful risk— yet I held out. 

"As he gripped my hand to say 
good-night, Bob said, 'Don't put it 
off to long, my boy. "Almost" may 
yet be "LOST"!' 

"Well, I felt sober enough in all 
conscience as I walked along to- 
wards home. Somehow I wanted 



A Story of Human Interest, Having Its Genesis 

In the Shadows of the Old World and a 

Bright, Happy Ending in the New 



nothing so much as to get back here 
and talk it all over with you, lass. 
I'd just got back to where Bob had 
picked me up when the ambulance 
tore past me. I heard it slow down 
just round the corner so I took to 
my heels and soon caught up with 
it." 

"A crowd was outside Bill Dob- 
son's house. His wife was sobbing; 
his children clinging in terror to 
her skirt, whilst at the area door 
there lay a dark bundle. Quickly the 
attendants picked up that horrible 
bundle, and a pool of blood lay be- 
neath it. Bill Dobson's life-blood! He 
had gone in the street-door, mad 
drunk, given his poor little wife an 
awful beating, then started back 
out when he fell sidewise and 
pitched over the area palings, one of 
the spikes going clean through his 
neck! The ambulance clanged off, 
and I tore after it as though pur- 
sued by demons. I simply had to 
know if Bill were still alive, or like- 
ly to live— for it was Bill who had 
stood treat for me just an hour or so 
before! 

"They were swabbing out the am- 
bulance when I got there. Swabbing 
away those awful stains where that 
horrible bundle had lain. My breath 
came in panting sobs as I stood 
there. At last I managed to gasp, 
'Is he — is he — ?' 'Gone,' replied one 
of the men, 'before we got here!' 
And my legs just crumpled under 
me. 

One of His Bosom Pals 

"When I came to I was lying on 
a cot in a little room. An orderly 
was sitting beside me. 'Feel better, 
old chap? Did you know him?' 
'Know him? Man alive! I was one 
of his bosom pals. I was with him 
just a few hours ago.' And I shud- 
dered till the cot shook beneath 
me. 

" 'Here, drink this.' And he gave 
me a dose of some sort that made 
me feel drowsy again, and I must 
have slept for some time. When I 
awoke again I was alone; but as soon 



as I moved the door opened and 
another orderly came in. 'Awake at 
last, eh? That's good! You look bet- 
ter now.' 

"Then the orderly looked hard at 
me for a minute. 'Don't you live 
near G — Street? Seems I've seen 
you before.' 'Yes! I live just round 
the corner; in L — 's court.' 'Know 
Joe Saunders? Big, drunken bully 
of a chap; practically killed his 
wife. Has a little bit of a red-headed 
kid. Wouldn't let anyone take her 
away from him. Know him?' 'Well! 
not exactly; but I've seen him, of 
course, and his little Polly is fond 
of my missus. Why?' 'He got hurt 
this morning, and he's developed 
blood-poisoning; pretty bad state. 
But he seems all broken-up like; 
cries like a child. Don't happen to 
know anyone who could help him? 
Doc says there's no hope.' 'If you 
could get Bob Templeton — maybe!' 

"So he hurried out to call up the 
hotel. Bob was at breakfast, but he 
came right away. He was dumb- 
founded at the sight of me; and 
gripped both my hands when he 
heard about Bill Dobson. 'Dick,' he 
said quietly, 'It's God's warning to 
you. HEED IT!' 

Trembling But Saved 

"And, Hilda, lass, I did. I followed 
him to the bedside of poor Joe 
Saunders, and as he knelt there 
pouring out his very soul to God, be- 
seeching Him that there might ye1 
be time; that Joe's soul might go tc 
meet Him, 'redeemed,' through the 
Blood of Him Who died for the 
worst, and as Joe's hands, big anc 
brawny, yet helpless now as i 
baby's fluttered signals of under 
standing and acceptance; — as Joe': 
soul went Home — safe — my soul, too 
was washed whiter than snow. '. 
arose from my knees, weak anc 
trembling, but a SAVED man! Prais< 
God!" 

And Dick Halliday fell on hii 
knees at his wife's feet; buried hii 
face in her lap, and sobbed aloud 
(To be continued) 



TAXI CAME ALOMG 

Charming Example of a Child's Faith 



A MOTHER in a British Colum- 
bia mining town gives the 
following charming example 
of childlike faith being rewarded: 
Kathleen and David had been in 
the habit of praying for their small 
friends whenever they were sick. 
Then one day a friend of the fam- 
ily was taken suddenly to hospital 
with pneumonia. Both children at 
once prayed for her and continued 
to do so till she was fully recovered. 
It was the most speedy recovery I 
ever knew in such a case. 



| "THY WORD IS LIGHT" 

Golden Gleams from the 
Sacred Page 

COUNSEL FOR YOUTH 

MY son, forget not My law; but 
let thine heart keep My com- 
mandments: for length of days, 
and long life, and peace, shall 
they add to thee. Let not mercy 
and truth forsake thee: bind them 
about thy neck; write them upon 
the table of thine heart: so shaft 
thou find favour and good under- 
standing in the sight of God and 
man. Trust in the Lord with all 
thine heart; and lean not unto 
thine own understanding. 

Proverbs 3:1-4. 




The children have been taught t 
expect answers when they pray, an 
they have had some very splendi 
instances of immediate answers t 
prayer. 

Last winter the children attende 
a program at The Army Hall and i 
was late when we started for hom< 
It was very cold and dark, and w 
had a long uphill walk home, parti 
on a country road, with no stree 
lights. We had intended to take 
taxi, but the only one in town ha 
been called out on a long run an 
would not be back for hours. 
She Was Not Disappointed 

For a minute Kathleen cried, fc 
she was tired, and the walk ahea 
was an unpleasant prospect. The 
she decided that God could brin 
the taxi back, so she stood still t 
pray about it. After that, sh 
wouldn't move. "If you ask God i 
send a taxi you must wait for Hii 
to do it," she said; and I earnest] 
prayed that her faith would not t 
disappointed. It wasn't for the ta3 
came! Why it had not complete 
the trip it had gone out on, I neve 
knew, but it did not, and the chi. 
dren were so excited over God send 
ing the taxi. 

They will learn to add, "If it 
Thy will" as time goes on, but fc 
now, I am glad of their fine faith. 



Jesus said: "Have ye never rea< 
Out of the mouths of babes an 
sucklings Thou hast perfecte 
praise?" 



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EARLY LIFE OF A GREAT SOUL-WINNER 



THE late Commissioner S. 
L. Brengle, one of The 
Army's most powerful ex- 
ponents of Bible Holiness, 
when a young lad, had the 
same struggles with evil as 
any other unconverted lad 
of his age. 

Occasionally he had flare-ups of 
violet temper. One day, with resent- 
ment flaming, he flung hot words of 
anger at his step-father, who he felt 
had been unfair in a certain de- 
mand. His mother, standing by, said 
nothing, only looked at him. But 
that look caused him bitter sorrow, 
on which he could write a half cen- 
tury later: "Her look of grief I can 
still see across the years. It was the 
one sad memory of my childhood. A 
stranger might have been amused or 
incensed at my words, but my 
mother was grieved — grieved to her 
heart by my lack of generous, self- 
forgetful, thoughtful love." 

The incident, illustrative as it is 
of the close bond between mother 
and son, is chiefly important for its 
disclosure of the latent possibilities 
for evil, which, despite careful 
training and religious instruction, 
lurked just beneath the surface. 

Evil Influences 

He carried with him, in spite of 
himself, foul images that had 
burned into his imagination one day 
by the evil words of an older boy. 
It was raining. Sam Brengle, his 
step-brother, and another boy were 
together under a strawstack, in the 
barnyard. Here another older boy 
entertained his innocent audience 
with smutty stories; Sam was sur- 
prised and ashamed to find that he 
felt a response to them. 

Later, when he was in the kitchen 
with his mother, his step-brother, 
peeping in at the door, said, "Sam- 
my, shall I tell Ma?" and ran off 
laughing. When his mother asked, 
"What is it, Sammy?" he could not 
bring himself to repeat to her the 
things the boy had told. Coloring 
with shame he hid his face in her 
dress. She insisted, however, saying, 
"Come, now, I won't be angry, and 



COURAGEOUS FAITH 

D WIGHT MOODY once held a 
meeting in Cambridge Univers- 
ity for varsity men only. There 



you ought to tell your mother every- 
thing." 

He told her. She dealt with him, 
and made him promise to live al- 
ways a clean, pure life. "Never be 
afraid to say 'No!'" she had told 
him then. "If anybody leads you to 
do a thing that is wrong, say 'No!' 
courageously and right out. If they 
laugh, let them IF YOU KEEP 
YOURSELF PURE AND GOOD, 
YOU WILL HAVE THE LAST 
LAUGH." 

Several months later, at a revival 
meeting in the little Methodist 
Episcopal Church, Sam, with some 
school chums, was sitting on a rear 
bench. The invitation to "come and 
get religion" had not been repeated 
many times before Sam abruptly 
arose and betook himself to the al- 
tar where he sank to his knees 
among others, some moaning, some 
weeping, some shouting. 

Waited For Something: to Happen 

The prayers his mother had taught 
him did not seem to fit here, so he 
listened for some suggestion from 
those praying aloud. Adopting some 
of their words and phrases, he ut- 
tered a prayer, and then waited, 
fully expecting a new and strange 
impetus to lift him to his feet where 
he would leap and shout, as others 
had done. 

Nothing, however, happened to 
him; no thrill, no feeling. 

Not intending to be denied the ex- 
perience he had set his heart upon, 
Sam for five successive nights made 
his way to the mourner's bench. He 
was not there among the penitents 
because of any profound conviction 
of sin; he simply felt that he should 
be a Christian, that it was his duty 
to take a definite stand before his 
fellows, that by so doing he some- 
how would gain strength. 

That the Lord did not visit him 
with some spectacular acceptance, 
he considered strange. Since he was 
"only a boy," nobody came to help 
him; and besides, the rule was to let 
the Spirit do all the work. The room 
being heavy with heat and without 
ventilation, Sam dropped off to sleep 
on one or two occasions while wait- 
ing for something to happen. 

On the fifth night, Sam's mother 
knelt beside him. She said but little, 
only telling him that now he had 
come forward publicly, and given 
himself to God, he should "trust." 




ANSWER TO ATHEISM 

A Quaker's Penetrating Reply 
to a Rationalist 

TO demand evidence of moral 
truths, which is inconsistent 
with the nature of such truth, is 
uncandid and absurd. The method 
of the Quaker in dealing with the 
atheist is a good one. Said the lat- 
ter, "Did you ever see God?" "No." 
"Did you ever feel God?" "No." 
"Did you ever smell God?" "No." 
"Do you believe there is any God?" 
The Quaker then asked the in- 
fidel. "Friend, did thee ever see thy 
brains?" "No." "Did thee ever feel 



A PAGE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 

IN THEIR 'TEENS AND TWENTIES 



were 1,900 of them present and they 
greeted Mr. Moody with ironic 
cheers. His opening prayer was pub- 
licly applauded. 

He asked his audience to desist 
but this only aroused more cheer- 
ing. He spoke on Daniel, using his 
favorite one-syllable pronunciation, 
which was the signal "for another 
outburst. 

After the meeting he went to the 
hotel and, as he took off his drip- 
ping collar, he said to Sankey, "I 
guess I have no hankering for that 
crowd again." One of the ringleaders 
had said, "If uneducated men will 
come to teach the varsity, they de- 
serve to be snubbed." 

But Moody gathered 150 mothers 
to pray for the students he was to 
address and when the first inquiry 
meeting was announced men began 
to pour into it, among them this 
ring-leader who had given utter- 
ance to the words just quoted. He 
later on became a minister in Liver- 
pool and finally the Bishop of Vic- 
toria in Hong Kong. 

ijpturf 



Still no feeling. When he was 
asked to testify, he scarcely knew 
what to say, and had to depend 
again upon the vocabulary he had 
heard in similar circumstances. 

Weeks passed, with nothing to 
tell he was a Christian except that 
he had gone to the Penitent-Form. 
Then one night, while on his way 
to prayer meeting, there came the 
"witness." He and his mother walk- 
(Continued in column 4) 



thy brains?" "No." "Did thee ever 
smell thy brains?" "No." "Dost thou 
think thee has any brains?" 

He who would valiant be 'gainst all 

disaster, 
Let him in constancy follow the 

Master. 
There's no discouragement shall 

make him once relent 
His first avowed intent to be a 

pilgrim. — John Bunyan. 



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I'M in love with the zest of modern 
youth, 
With its jaunty air, 
Its spirit of dare, 
As it earnestly seeks for truth. 

I love the courage of youth to-day, 

As, facing its tasks 

With boldness it asks 
For its share of the dragons to slay. 

I'm in love with the youth of fire 
and flame; 

The set of its chin, 

The spirit to win. 
As it gives all it has in the game. 

God, give to this wonderful youth, I 
pray, 
The spirit of right — 
The strength of Thy might, 
To meet the demands of its day. 

T. Watt, in Advance. 

, (Continued from column 2) 
ing across the broad and desolate 
prairie, were talking about a pro- 
posed move to Texas that had been 
given up some months before. 

Sam, musing on this recent decis- 
ion, said, "I'm glad we didn't move 
to Texas, Mother. If we had, I might 
have fallen in with a rough drunken 
lot of fellows, and lost my soul." 

Scarcely had the words left his 
lips when there came into his heart 
an explicable feeling. Not an inrush 
of glory, not a sweeping sensation 
of having entered some seventh 
heaven, but a sweet, deep, pervasive 
sense of peace, quietness, rest. 
Because he had now witnessed to 
Salvation received by faith. 

Instinctively he knew now that 
God had. accepted him. Though he 
had heard no voice, it was as though 
something had just been said to him, 
loud and clear, something that had 
settled once and for all any doubt 
as to whether he had any right to 
call himself a Christian. 

We recommend to all young, peo- 
ple Commissioner Brengle's Biog- 
raphy, obtainable from The Army's 
Trade Department, 20 Albert Street, 
Toronto. 



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My dear Comrades: 

While waiting a few hours in New York for word of the plane to bear 
us (D.V.) again to the International Centre, my thoughts turn with a deep 
sense of gratitude to the Congresses in North and South America in which 
it has been the privilege of Mrs. Carpenter and myself to participate. 

You will realize something of the grateful appreciation I have felt for 
the wealth of expression that has reached me testifying to blessings re- 
ceived in those days of spiritual conferencing and soul-battles. We shall 
bear in our hearts glad memories of these gracious seasons together. 

Deep in my spirit is the desire that all who were conscious of entering 
into some fresh spiritual enabling shall "hold fast that which thou hast." 

Such comings together as we have enjoyed gave us pause in our cease- 
less activities; a place of quietness in which we could more clearly hear 
the voice of the Holy Spirit; a lifting of the eyes from the things of earth 
so that we might more truly apprehend the things of Eternity. Looking 
into the face of our Lord, we saw afresh His love and purposes for us 
each — for you, for me; His power for our need, His place for my life! In 
view of that vision the small things of earth with their entanglements 
have fallen from us, and we have stepped out with confidence to trust 
and obey. 

I am aware of the peculiar and subtle attacks that the enemy makes 
upon the faith of the believing soul. I know how easy it is to be carried 
into new heights of spiritual enjoyment during such as these sacred seasons, 
and then, through lack of faith, lack of prayerful watching and prompt 
obedience to the Spirit, to recede to a lower level of experience, to spiritual 
uncertainty. 

Concerning this danger, I want to speak particularly with Officers and 
Soldiers. 

It is the will of our Lord that we shall continually live in the sense 
of calm, of trust and victory that we experience at the Mercy-Seat; that 
sense of settledness which comes from contact with Christ Himself. 

One of the last assurances He gave to His disciples was: "Lo, I am with 
you alway, even unto the end of the world." That word surely includes 
you and me. Let us realize afresh that He says: "I am with you!" He says 
it to the Lieutenant fighting alone on a hard field, as to the seasoned 
veteran. Jesus is with you just now, to comfort, to guide, to help — to give 
you the victory in the way you need it. 

Do, I beg of you, make time every morning — and every night — to look 
into His face, to know His mind, and in the strength of His presence go 
forth to meet the day. Cultivate the habit of practising the presence of 
God. To the surrendered spirit it is as easy to cultivate as any other habit. 

Again and again during the day lift your heart to Him in loving 
obedience and trust. If you do so, far from finding the experience of peace 
and faith such as was with you at the conclusion of the Congress, fading 
out, you will find it growing in reality, in strength, in victory. 

Here is an extract from a letter I was pleased to receive from a young 
Officer following one of our Congresses recently: 

"It did not take the Devil long to remind me that I could not live on 
the mountain-top without test. The days following the Councils were some 
of the most hectic I have ever experienced. In the Corps meeting on the 
following Sunday morning, a Cadet gave expression to a similar ex- 
perience, but added that he had found the grace of Christ sufficient. Other 
testimonies took up practically the rest of the meeting. (This is very 
refreshing to me to hear. — G.L.C.). Various comrades told of being fiercely 
attacked by Satan, but we all rejoiced in the grace and strength of our 
Lord Jesus which helped us to overcome." 

That letter gives a glimpse of a whole section of those who had not 
only faced the difficulties and temptations following seasons of spiritual 
refreshment, but how they triumphed by means available for every soul 
Hallelujah! 

I long that every Salvationist shall be able to testify: 
"This life of trust, how glad, how sweet! 
My need and Thy great fulness meet; 
And I have all in Thee." 

Mrs. Carpenter joins me in thanksgiving, and in faith and hope and 



Yours faithfully, 



love. 



National Headquarters. 
New York. 



(The General and Mrs. Carpenter have since arrived 
«*fely in England). 




General. 



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Newspaper Correspondent Writes on a Topic of 
Wide-spread Interest 



A WIDELY-READ column con- 
ducted by Bride Broder in the 
Globe and Mail, Toronto, contains 
an interesting communication from 
a veteran of the last war, as follows: 

"May I lodge a protest against the 
use of the term Unknown Soldier 
when speaking of the grave in West- 
minster Abbey where they laid the 
body of one who symbolized the 
sacrifices of the last war. With a 
sure instinct which was very Eng- 
lish, the term used was the 'Un- 
known Warrior,' a term which stood 
for all arms of the service. 

"I have noticed lately a number 
of speakers have referred to the 
'Unknown Soldier,' and hope that 
you will put in a quiet protest 
against the error. Did you know that 
the suggestion of immortalizing the 



Empire's dead by the burial oi' 
unknown warrior in the tomb whe 
kings are buried was made to Ki 
George V. by a clergyman nam 
Railton?" 

The columnist adds that "a couj 
of the clergyman mentioned cai 
back to Canada after the last w 
and that a number of the small be 
she tutored are now wearing t 
King's uniform." 

Editorial Note: While the Unkno 
Warrior's Tomb has been the subject 
recent articles in the press and ma 
periodicals, none of these has stated tl 
the clergyman who originated the ic 
was the son of The Salvation Army's fi 
Commissioner, George Scott Railton, vt 
incidentally was the first Salvationist 
conduct a meeting in Canada. 



TREASURED SOUVENIR 

Pencil Stub Awakens Memories of South African War Service Hu 



IT was only a remnant of what 
had once been in indelible pen- 
cil, but it was a treasure in the 
hands of the British Army veteran. 
Fondly he handled it, with hands 
crippled by age, and his old eyes 
gleaming with the light of remin- 
iscence. 

Serving as a private with the 
first Worcester Regiment in South 
Africa, he found The Salvation 
Army there, serving cups of tea to 
the men, and accompanying it with 
a "God bless you!" Colonel Mary 
Murray was in charge of the splen- 
did work. Although of another 
faith, he had found some helpful 
influence every time he came in 
contact with "The Army." 

"Holding the pencil before mv 
eyes" (relates Colonel G. Miller, R) , 
he said, "I applied at one of the 



Huts for a sheet of paper on whi 
to write a letter home. The Salv 
tion Army Officer treated me wi 
great kindness, and, finding that 
had nothing with which to wri 
handed me a new indelible pencil 
and this is what is left of it! I ne-v 
use it without being reminded of t 
love and kindness shown by "T 
Army" to all servicemen." 

Another generation is now fig! 
ing and receiving help and comfc 
from "The Serving Army," a: 
among these men of battle, are fr\ 
sons and a son-in-law of the ag 
British Tommy. Matching stories 
the greatness of The Army's R 
Shield work, is one of the jo 
which bring once more, the gles 
into the eyes of the veterans. 




Make a Note of These: 

The Bible is never too deep for 
the child, nor too shallow for the 
aged. 

* * • " 

Alcohol first fascinates, then as- 
sassinates. 

* * * 

Truth needs no color . . . beauty 
no pencil.—William Shakespeare. 

* * * 

Knowledge comes, but wisdom 
lingers.—Alfred Tennyson. 

* * * 

An understanding heart is more to 
be desired than a clever brain 

* * * 

Let the world change as it may 
Still Hope doth lend its cheerina 
ray. 



OVERSEAS WAR SERVICES CHANGI 

AS this issue of The War C: 
goes to press, announcement 
made to the effect that Brigadi 
Thomas H. Mundy, Senior Repr 
sentative for Canadian Auxilia] 
Services Overseas, has receiv< 
farewell orders and shortly will 1 
returning to Canada for an appoin 
ment. The Brigadier has occupit 
his present position for about tv 
years. 

Major Clarence D. Wisema 
Chaplain with Canadian troops 
Britain, has been appointed to su 
ceed Brigadier Mundy in charge 
Canadian Overseas War Service 
The Major has given a lengtl 
period of service in connection wi 
his chaplaincy duties among tl 
troops. 

Their comrades in Canada w 
wish the changing Officers well, ai 
pray that God's blessing may attei 
them in finalizing their arrang 
ments prior to taking up new dutie 

j HERE AND THERE 

* In The Army World 

Work for the troops in Nairol 
East Africa, is on the increai 
Dutch sailors have received a wai 
welcome, and Greek refugee mot 
ers and children have been car 
for. The Red Shield Club at Moi 
basa is always full. 

* * * 

A new Goodwill Centre was i 
cently opened at Hull by Counc 
lor Hudson, J.P. Brother B'< 
Thewles, a remarkable trophy 
Grace, has become the Centr 
"Big Brother." 

* • • 

Open-air meetings are being J 
regularly in the centre of the to 1 
at the famous Rock of Gibraltar 
Slalvationist-Sterviceman linked 
with the Naval and Military Hon 



ebruary 6, 1943 



February 6, 1943 



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THE WAR CRY 



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LOOKING INTO BOOKS 



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'ICES CHANGES 

The War Cry 
.nouncement is 
that Brigadier 
Senior Repre- 
ian Auxiliary 

has received 
shortly will be 
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has occupied 
for about two 

D. Wiseman, 
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The Art of Prayer 

ONE of the most useful and prac- 
tical booklets on prayer has been 
recently issued by The Salvation 
Army and deals with a number of 
essential phases of this essential 
grace. The writer is Major John 
Murfit, a retired British Officer, who 
deals with the subject in a manner 
that indicates an intimate knowl- 
edge of prayer and best methods of 
holding communion with God. 

The writer says a good many 
wise things, born of heart experi- 
ence rather than head knowledge, 
for as he says, "I put prayer first in 
my Christian life. I could pray be- 
fore I could testify or exhort." And 
this is as it should be. 

Here are a few of the Major's 
helpful suggestions: 

"To pray effectually you need a 
PLACE. This is very profound ad' 
vice by our Master, which He Him- 
self observed. . . . Tn secret' as the 
Scripture puts it." 

"One must have a purpose in 
praying, a DEFINITE PURPOSE . . . 
Look how purposeful are the 
prayers of the Bible: 
'That I might receive my sight.' 
'Lord save us: we perish.' 
'God be merciful to me a sinner.' " 
"MENTAL DISCIPLINE is also a 
real necessity if prayer is to be sat- 
isfactory. This involves training, 
regular exercise, and a purpose. 
(Continued in column 4) 





Occasional Observations On Passing Events 



' IT IS NOTED that the new Can- 
adian five-cent pieces bear the illit 
erative messsage 
in code: "We Win 
When We Work 
Willingly." A Vic- 
tory V (five) and 
Flaming Torch are 
also included in the design. 
The theme might be an excellent 



WILLING 

WORKERS 

WANTED 



A BREADMAN'S BRAIN-WAVE 



BILL HARDING is a breadman 
who delivers his wares in West 
Toronto. Ever since his two bro- 
thers joined the army he's been 
wondering what he could do to help. 
The Aid-to -Russia Fund appealed 
to him, so he hit upon a novel plan 
to do his bit. 

Recently he started asking his 250 
customers if they had any good, 
useful clothing that they could 
contribute to the fund. He proposed 
collecting some clothing and turn- 
ing it over to the Red Shield Wo- 
men's Auxiliary headquarters. 

The response was inspiring. With 
not nearly half the contributions in, 
Bill already has four cartons filled, 
and 'phoned the Red Shield head- 
quarters to "come down and take 
them away." A carton. Bill ex- 
plained, usually contains about 
thirty loaves of bread, so each holds 




JAMAICA'S FIFTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CONGRESS.-— On General Geo. L. Carpenter's right are shown Colonel Herbert S. 
Hodgson, Territorial Commander; Lieut.-Colonel G. J. Robinson, Chief Secretary; Lieut.-Colonel C Walker, Training Colleae Prin- 
cipal;, Lieut.-Colonel G. Palmer, Financial Secretary; Brigadier N. Ord, Divisional Commander for Jamaica; Brigadier W. Effer, 
Divisional Commander for Cuba; Brigadier J. Tiner, Social Secretary for Jamaica. On Mrs. General CarDenter's left are. Mrs. 
Colonel Hodgson, Mrs. Lieut-Colonel Robinson. Mrs. Lieut.-Colonel Walker, Mrs. Lieut.-Colonei Palmer. Mrs. Brigadier Ord, 
Brigadier Eunice Gregory (a former Canadian Officer), Mrs. Brigadier Effer. The ohotoaranh. due to wartime conditions, was 

delayed In transit 

Events To Come 

PRISON Sunday will be observed 
throughout the Territory on 
March 7, when The Army's import- 
ant activities in penal institutions 
will be brought to the front. Special 
services will also be conducted in 
prisons and penitentiaries by Offi- 
cers and prison workers. Emphasis 
will be laid on crime prevention. 

On Tuesday evening, March 16, in 
connection with Toronto League of 
Mercy's Fiftieth Anniversary, Com- 
missioner B. Orames is announced to 
preside at a special Demonstration 
in the Temple, arranged by the 
Divisional Commander, Lieut.-Col- 
onel R. Spooner. 

Following the February Youth 
Phase of the "Toward a Better 
World" Campaign, and during the 
month of March, various phases of 
The Army's Scout, Guard-Guide, 
Sunbeam-Brownie and Chum-Cub 
work will be featured. 

(Continued from column 1) 

The author suggests adding 
PRAYER-SINGING to mental train- 
ing. 

"To be free in prayer, in confi- 
dence and faith, one must have 
GLEAN HANDS.' " 

"RECEIVING is a part of pray- 
ing." 

"Prayer is PRAISE, the highest 
and noblest form of prayer. . . . 
Prayer is also WORSHIP, FELLOW- 
SHIP and COMMUNION." 

The booklet, small as it is, is 
worth its weight in gold. Every 
Christian and certainly every Salva- 
tionist should have a copy, which 
could easily bear great results. 

DR. GEORGE WASHINGTON 

CARVER, the gifted Negro scientist 

who passed to his 



a considerable quantity of clothing. 

"Every one gave me wonderful 
co-operation," he said proudly. 
"They gave me some really good 
clothing, too. One woman wouldn't 
give me a pair of shoes until she'd 
sent them down to be half-soled. It 
wasn't much trouble for me, but it 
certainly was well worth it." 

Mrs. J. A. McLeod, wife of a 
member of The Army's Advisory 
Board, visited R.S.W.A. head- 
quarters recently along with Mrs. 
Colonel G. W. Peacock, and warmly 
praised the workers, who were sort- 
ing large bins of clothing. 

Mrs. Annie Kobylansky, a volun- 
teer worker in the Ukrainian Asso- 
ciation offices of the Aid-to-Russia 
Fund, also visited the headquarters. 
Standing in her native costume, she 
surveyed the piles of clothing, and 
spoke grateful words. 



message-suggestion for the current 
Youth Phase of the "Toward a Bet- 
ter World" Campaign. No harm 
will be done by adopting it. 

THE MOVEMENT for giving Bible 
instruction in Ontario public schools 
is showing grati- 
fy i n g progress, 
and there are now 
in the Province 
more than 1,800 
schools in which 
study are con- 



THE BIBLE 
IN PUBLIC 
SCHOOLS 



for Bible 



CENTURY 

OF 
PROGRESS 



During a recent 
inspection visit 
to the Red 
Shield Women's 
Auxiliary Head- 
quarters in To- 
ronto, Mrs. Mc- 
Leod, wife of 
Mr. J. A. Mc- 
Leod. President 
of the Bank of 
Nova Scotia and 
member of The 
Army's Advis- 
ory Board, was 
phot ographed 
with two Salva- 
tionist visitors., 
Brigadier and 
Mrs. R, McBain. 
newly arrived 
from the Bar- 
bados, British 
West Indies, 
where the Brig- 
adier served as 
Divisional Com- 
mander 



classes 
ducted 

It is stressed by those in charge 
that the instruction given is of a 
Biblical and not religious character, 
thus avoiding controversy. Basic 
principles, however, are taught. 

A FULL CENTURY has elapsed 
since "Punch" first published the 

poignant poem, 

"Song of the 
Shirt" by Tom 
Hood, calling at- 
tention to condi- 
tions of labor ex- 
isting at the time, when a woman 
earned three half-pence (three 
cents) for making a garment. 

Sir William Beveridge, in his now 
world-famous report, says conditions 
have been steadily improving 
through the years, and no one would 
wish to return to the early days of 
industrial cruelty. His plan for a 
basic or minimum social security 
available to all when peace comes 
has been received with much favor 
in many lands. 

Commenting on the report, Arthur 
Mee in the Children's Newspaper 
says: "The nation that can afford 
to spend seven hundred million 
pounds a year drinking and smoking, 
producing nothing, can afford seven 
hundred millions on social security, 
producing national strength and 
happiness. 

One cannot help thinking how 
long-sighted was William Booth, 
when he planned his Darkest Eng- 
land Scheme, fifty years ago. He 
was a pioneer of social security, and 
his efforts, plus the blessing of God 
(without which no scheme is likely 
to prosper) went far toward mak- 
ing a better world. 



GOD- 
HONORED 
SCIENTIST 



Reward recently 
from the United 
States, was one of 
the world's noble 
"servants of all" 
who cared little for worldly fame or 
wealth and devoted his efforts to 
the betterment of his people. Born 
of slaves, he was an earnest Chris- 
tian and gave God credit for the il- 
lumination of his mind and guid- 
ance in his notable discoveries. One 
of his favorite verses was "In all 
thy ways acknowledge Him and He 
shall direct thy paths." He called 
this his "Light" text. Another he 
called his "Power" text: "I can do 
all things through Christ which 
strengtheneth me." Dr. Carver's life 
and endeavors are a rebuke to the 
selfishness and materialism so prev- 
alent to-day. 



THE WAR CRY 




February 6, 




NOTES BY 



THE TERRITORIAL SEGRETAR 

MRS. COLONEL PEACOCK 



"And. . . . came 
pass" Luke 6:6 
"And he did ..." 
Luke 6:10 

and 4 "But whom . . . 
. . . that I am" Luke 
9:20 

"And they . . . him, 
sayingr, Is it" Matt. 
12:10 

Grand Tyler 
Small yellow bird 
S "Is it lawful on 
sabbath days to' 
..." Luke 6:9 
9 Freehold 

15 "And looking . . . 
about upon them all. he 
said" Luke 6:10 



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16 "being: interpreted is. 
God with ..." Matt. 
1:23 

17 Small firearm 

20 "man which . .' . his 
hand withered" Matt* 
12:10 

24 "his parents went to> 
Jerusalem every . . . 
at the feast" Luke 2:41 

25 "it is ... to do well 

on the sabbath days" 
Matt. 12:12 

26 Poem 

27 Titanium 

29 Madame 

30 "Give us of your . . . ; 
for our lamps are gone 
out" Matt. 25: 

32 "sitting in his . . . 
read Bsaias the pro- 
phet" Acts 8:28 

33 Measure of length 

35 "Take therefore . . . 
thought for the mor- 
row" Matt. 6:34 

40 "And he stretched 
..-.'* Matt. 12:13 

43 Hurrah 

44 "How much then is a 
. . . better than a 
sheep" Matt. 12:12 

45 "that shall have . . . 
sheep" Matt. 12:11 
"when he was now not 

. . . from the house" 

Luke 7:6 

To add to 
52 . . . Luke 
54 Half an em 



TOWARD A BETTER WORLD" CAMPAIGN 

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chilly and their bodies grew limp 
from exhaustion, they watched and 
listened until the brightness of the 
sun appeared to protect their flocks. 
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children well through the night of 
unbelief, doubt, and perplexity. We 
must watch! We must listen! We 
must see our task through to its 
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until faith in. the robes of morning 
appears; until hope as the dew of 
dawn washes away their doubts; 
until the Sun of Righteousness be- 
comes our Guide! We must prepare 
their bodies for needful activity and 
prepare their minds for useful 
thought. But, if the preparation is 
to be complete, we must not forget 
to prepare the souls of youth for 
God!— E.H. 



A RIGHT SPIRIT 

A SALVATIONIST working in a 
tea-room said she found it al- 
most impossible to get off in time to 
attend night meetings. 

"Although I would dearly love to 
come, you know I could not walk 
out and leave a huge pile of dishes, 
even though the owner of the busi- 
ness tells me to go. I know she 
would have to do them; as it is, she 
works from early morning until 
midnight. 

"You have the right spirit," re- 
plied her Corps Officer, "undoubt- 
edly such practical Christianity is 
very pleasing to your Master. We 
shall pray for you and trust that 
the way will open up so that it 
may be possible for you to come to 
meeting without neglecting duty." 



MRS. MAJOR GAGE who spent 
nearly three years overseas at 
the Red Shield Club in London, Eng- 
land, stated recently: "At the time 
of the capitulation of France and 
the miracle of Dunkirk, the Cana- 
dians who had taken part in the 
fighting lost much equipment and 
clothing. We were happy to be able 
to supply their needs from the stock 
of garments which had been sent by 
the Red Shield Auxiliary from Can- 
ada. The men were very loud in 
their praise of these gifts. 

"About this same time some Cana- 
dian ships had been rammed and 
sunk. The survivors of the crews of 
each were brought to the Red Shield 
Club for care. We did our best to 
provide them with restful accommo- 
dation and good nourishing meals to 
tempt back their appetites. They 
were suffering from nervous shock, 
and could not forget the terrible 
scenes they had 1 so- recently wit- 
nessed when their pals had been 
killed or drowned before their eyes. 
We are indebted to the women of 
Canada whose gifts enabled us to 
supnly these worthy men with 
things they so much needed. We 
gave them sweaters, scarves, socks, 
gloves as well as shaving require- 
ments, tooth paste, tooth brushes 
and handkerchiefs. 

An S.O.S. for Socks 

"Frequently after manoeuvres for 
a week or ten days in England the 
men would return to camp with the 
soles worn 'out of their socks. Then 
we would receive an S.O.S. for 500 
or 1,000 pair of socks! With all speed 
we would get busy and pack these 
and ship them off by train or, as 
frequently happened, while we were 
packing them in London one of our 
Supervisors would be on his way to 
pick them up and thus save time. 

"While speaking at one of the 
London Home Leagues mention was 
made of the splendid work done by 
the Canadian women. I was describ- 
ing some of the beautiful quilts with 
their intricate patterns and fine 
stitching. I also mentioned how seri- 
ously the Canadian women have 
taken their war work, not only for 
their own men folk but also for the 
victims of the bombing in Britain. 
When the meeting had finished a 
great crowd of women came to the 
steps of the platform to express 
their thanks to the women of Can- 
ada for the lovely quilts they had 
received when their homes had been 
bombed. One woman, with tears of 
gratitude, told me she was the envy 
of all her neighbors as she had re- 
ceived an exceptionally beautiful 
quilt. This person had been bombed 
out of her home three times. The 
women also expressed their most 
sincere gratitude for the children's 
garments which met a very real 
need. Owing to the rationing in 
Britain and the losses during the 
bombing the gifts from Canada are 
exceedingly precious. The mothers' 
faces light up with delight when 
they see the beautiful hand-knit 



Answers to Questions on Page 4 

ANSWERS 
Moses. Jethro. Read Exodus 18. 
Ishmael (Gen. 16:12; 17:20). 
Jacob (Gen. 32:28). 
Ahimaaz and Jonathan (2 Sam. 
17:15-19). 

(a) House. The grave, Job 30:23. 
The body, Job 4:19; 2 Cor. 
5:1. Church, 1 Tim. 3:15. 
Heaven, John 14:2. 

(b) Hammer, Jeremiah 23:29. 
Honey, Psalm 119:103. 

(c) Hen gathering her chickens 
under her wing (Matthew 
23:37). 



sweaters and lovely little ski 
other garments. 

"Gloves are a great necessi 
ing the winter for the men 
forces. Scarves are needed 
patch riders who wrap them 
their faces, leaving only the 
exposed and thus protecting 
selves from the wind while o 
The knitted skull caps ha^ 
proven very useful for wear 
der steel helmets. 

Showing Them How 

Many of the fine soldi? 
whose women-folk have tak< 
of every need at home fi: 
vastly different at camp. Or 
tall chap came and asked 
couple of pair of socks, exj 
that the ones he already ha 
so shrunken he could not wea 
Our curiosity was aroused; Vv 
dered what had caused tl 
shrink to such an extent un 
would scarcely fit a good-size 
foot, so we inquired what hi 
pened. Then he related his st 
had never had to perform sue 



Remember The Salva 
Army In Your Will 

WEARY and burdened soi 
sore need of help are 
ing to The Salvation Army ft 
lief, but the Organization, tl 
eager and willing, is limited 
endeavor because of the lai 
funds. 

It is respectfully suggested 
definite and immediate actic 
taken to remember The Sal\ 
Army in your will ; so that the 
work that has met with you 
proval in life may continue 
you are called to leave the w 
Write for information and s 
to: 

Commissioner B. Orames 
20 Albert Street, Toi 



as washing his socks in ] 
days, but recalled that he ha 
his mother speak about 
clothes, so he proceeded to 
socks — with very discourag 
suits. Then he tried stretchin 
Procuring a piece of wood ai 
push tacks he tried to stre 
socks and pin them in sha 
this failed. Then he tried 
a bottle inside in an ei 
stretch them! And that was 
needed more socks. We ga 
directions for washing socks 
handed him two new pair 
right size. 

Scripture Text 

"The boys like to get note 
toes of the socks, and usuj 
first thing they do is to fin< 
there is a note hidden the 
idea of a Scripture text in 
of the sock is a very good c 
also the name of the town 
from whence the socks hav 
This appeals to the men, a: 
are delighted when the on 
receive happen to come fro 
own home town." 

We appreciate all the hai 
of Mrs. Gage for' Canadi: 
overseas, and there are man 
ers throughout the Territo: 
I am sure, would like to s£ 
"thank you" to her. 



Sewing scraps can be s 
make stuffed animal toj 
tiniest threads and scraps n 
cellent stuffing. 



February 6, 1943 



THE WAR CRY 



11 



"H 



rEAGMENTS from TAK-AWAY 



.OF INTEREST 



A devout woman once wrote thus: "in my own family 
I try to be as little in the way as possible, satisfied with 
everything, and never to believe for a moment that any 
one means unkindly towards me. . 

"If people are friendly and kind to me, 1 enjoy it; if 
they neglect me, or leave me, I am always happy alone. It 
all tends to my one aim, forgetfulness of self in order to 
please God." 




TO WOMEN 



"Grant me, O Lord," said a humble soul, "that I may 
pass unnoticed through the world." This. should be the 
wish, or rather the aim, of all true devotion. Small vir- 
tues require the praise of man to sustain them, Just as 
little children require encouragement to walk alone. 

But true virtue goes quietly through the world. .scat- 
tering good around, and performing noble deeds, without 
even the knowledge that what it does is heroic. 



Ina's Milk Clinic 

Army Co-operates to Provide Nourishment for Needy Children 



Memory of This Hour 



The intriguing History of Gloves 



EVEN with the prospect of meat 
rationing, residents in Canada 
may count themselves fortunate 
in the matter of food obtainable. In 
many parts of the world the war 
has caused serious shortages, and 
little children and babies even have 
not the nourishment they require. 
Such conditions obtain in 
parts of China, and a let- 
ter from Mrs.' Major C. 
Eacott, Chunking, West- 
ern China, gives details of 
how The Salvation Army 
is co-operating with other 
organizations to overcome 
this difficulty. It states: 

Crowds of children live 
in our immediate district. 
We, have done our best to 
reach them during the 
winter and spring months 
as the summer sees quite 
a dispersion as the raiding season 
starts. The International Women's 
Club sponsored a playground on our 
Hall property, and the Nutritional 
Aid Society established a Bean Milk 
Clinic in the Hall. This clinic was 
open every morning, and some 
truly needy cases were assisted. 

Along a very busy street, in a 
dark, upstairs room lives a little 
boy named "Long Prosperous Life." 
He is the only child and his father 
is a chair carrier. In spite of his 
name, when he first came to the 
clinic we wondered if he would live, 
because he was so very thin and 
poorly clad. 

From the very first he liked the 
bean milk and the grown-ups were 
not allowed to forget it! Early every 
morning he tugs at their clothes and 
says, "I want to go and have my 
bean milk." 

One day he was' sent home to 
have his hands and face washed. It 
was rather a disappointment to him, 
and perhaps a nuisance to his 
mother, but when he came back he 
received such a welcome that now 




he wants to be cleaned up before 

hs C01X16S 

He was given a new padded 

jacket and he was very pleased. His 

little cheeks are still pale but they 

are getting fatter and he can walk 

quite well, so we feel happy that we 

have had the opportunity to help 

this little boy. 

* * * 

A wee girlie whose neck 
did not seem strong 
enough to hold up her 
head was carried in by 
her mother one morning. 
"Could she have some 
bean milk?" asked the 
mother. One look at the 
poor child was enough. 
There was no need to ask 
questions. Now she comes 
regularly every morning 
and has a bowlful to drink 
and one to take home for the after- 
noon. 

One morning we were being care- 
ful about our own bowls and want- 
ed her to use her own right away. 
She was so very upset, because she 
thought we were going to deprive 
her of the second one. 

She looks so different now to 

when she first came. She is much 

stronger and goes about smilingly 

happy. 

Our latest addition is a little girl 



IT is believed that gloves were 
known to prehistoric cave-dwell- 
ers; and that they were worn thou- 
sands of years ago is proved by the 
fact that Homer refers to them. The 
Persians and Romans had gloves, 
and Pliny tells us that when his 
uncle made a notable ascent of 
Vesuvius his secretary wore gloves. 

As far back as the eighth and 
ninth centuries gloves (at first 
without separate fingers) were worn 
even by laborers in the fields in al- 
most every north European country. 
It is doubtful if gloves were com- 
monly worn in England before the 
13th century, but they gradually 
became more and more ornate till 
Queen Elizabeth set the fashion by 
wearing magnificent gloves deco- 
rated with rich em- 
broidery and precious 
stones. 

Henry the Second was 
wearing gloves when he 
was carried to his last 
resting-place, and King 
John and Edward the ______ 

First were laid in their ~" 

graves with their gloved hands 

folded over their chest. 

Long ago it was customary for a 
man whose pride had been wounded 
to pull off his glove and fling it to 
the ground, saying, "I throw down 
my glove." He would then bid his 




2 tablespoons butter 
1/3 cut) quick-cooking tapioca 
V-k teaspoon salt 

1 cup milk 

V2 cup grated Canadian cheese 

2 tablespoons minced onion 
2 eggs, well beaten 

1 cup drained cooked spinach, 

finely chopped 
1 cup grated raw carrots 
1 teaspoon vinegar 
Vs teaspoon dry mustard 
Dash of pepper 
Combine butter, tapioca, salt, and 
milk in saucepan. Bring mixture 
quickly to a full boil over direct 
heat, stirring constantly. Remove 
from fire. Add grated cheese, # onion, 
eggs, spinach, carrots, vinegar, 
mustard, and pepper. Mix thorough- 
ly. Turn into well-greased ring 
mould. Bake in hot oven (400 de- 
grees F.) 50 minutes, or until firm. 
Unmold and fill centre with creamed 
fish, left-over meat, or mushrooms. 
Serves 6. 



LONDON'S 
WOMAN STAMP 

AUCTIONEER 
Miss Ethel Harper, 
of Robson Lowe 
Ltd., Pall Mall, has 
now taken over the 
Job of three quati- 
f i e d auctioneers 
who have gone into 
the services. She is 
now a leading ex- 
ecutive in one of 
the biaaest philat- 
elic firms in the 
country and once a 
week conducts the 




sale of stamps in 
the firms own auc- 
tion rooms. The 
need for a "black- 
out" hobby has 
helped the stamp 
business and many 
thousands of peo- 
ple have taken up 
this interesting; and 
educational pas- 
time. A general 
view of a stamp 
auction in progress 
is shown in the 
picture with Miss 
Harper conducting 



of three months. Her mother has 
lost seven children because she 
could not afford to buy milk. How 
happy she was when I told her of the 
bean milk. We hope we can help 
her to raise this little one. 



"Some people are forever putting 
their feelings under other peoples 
feet and then crying because they 
are hurt," 



opponent pick it up, and if he did 
so it was his way of saying that he 
accepted the challenge and was 
ready to do battle. 

In the days of chivalry a gallant 
knight rode out with his lady's 
glove in his helmet, defending it 
with his life; and it was perhaps 
this ancient custom which prompt- 
ed Sir George Clifford, the Sailor 
Earl, to wear Queen Elizabeth's 
glove in his hat. We may see him 



in the National Portrait Gallery, the 
glove, studded with diamonds, pin- 
ned to the front of his hat. The 
story is that Sir George was the 
first to carry to Elizabeth news of 
the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 
and that in her agitation the queen 
dropped her glove. The gallant earl 
would have handed it back, but she 
said, "Keep it in memory of this 
hour." He kept it to the end of his 
days. 

At one time clergymen used to 
wear gloves to show that their 
hands were clean and not open to 
bribes; and it is still the custom 
for a sheriff to present a pair of 
white gloves to the judge if there 
is no prisoner to be tried at the 
assizes. At one time when judges 
took bribes one of the 
defendants would give a 
pair of gloves with what 
was called a rich lining 
usually fifty or one hun- 
dred guineas. 

It was a solemn moment 
when Charles Stuart 
handed his gloves to 
Bishop Juxon a few minutes before 
he bowed his head at Whitehall; and 
it was a lovely thing brave Row- 
land Taylor did on his way to the 
stake at Hadleigh. Putting all the 
money he possessed in his glove, he 
threw it in at the window of an 
almshouse, and then went on to die. 
Leigh Hunt has given us a stir- 
ring poem of a foolish and vain 
woman who threw her glove among 
lions in an arena. Her lover risked 
his life to retrieve it, but he lost his 
love for her. 

She dropped her glove to prove his 

love, then looked at him and 

smiled. 
He bowed, and in a moment leaped 

among the lions wild. 
The leap was quick, return was 

quick; he had regained his place, 
Then, threw the glove, but not with 

love, right in the lady's -face. 

ALL IN A SECOND 

GROWN-UPS who are still able 
to profit by domestic help may 
draw a moral from the following 
incident, which occurred recently 
in a London house. 

The kitchen clock having been 
wound up and replaced overnight 
on the mantlepiece, the housekeeper 
found next morning that a spider 
had spun a web from the top of the 
clock to a hot-water pipe, four feet 
away. "Now," said she, "had that 
web been seen by a mistress who 
' does not understand spiders, would 
she not have thought me an untidy 
woman who had not dusted the 
mantlepiece for weeks?" The master, 
of the house was able to reassure 
her with the story of a spider 
which, on the very, day the spring 
cleaning of a drawing-room had 
been completed, cheerfully spun its 
web from a picture frame to a 
pedestal six feet away, whence it 
waved in the breeze at tea-time. 



12 



THE WAR CRY 



February 6, 1943 



[•OFFICIAL GAZETTE*] THE SOURCE OF HEART-PEACE 



PROMOTION— 
To be Captain: 

Lieutenant Walter Tomlinson. 
APPOINTMENTS— 

Adjutant Phebe Bolton: Grace Hospi- 
tal, Winnipeg. 

Adjutant Abram Churchill: War Serv- 
ices, Lester's Field, Newfoundland. 

Adjutant Ruth Fidler: Grace Hospital, 
Windsor. 

Adjutant Hezekiah Pilgrim: War Serv- 
ices, Cape Spear, Newfoundland. 

Captain Lena Highmore: Byng Avenue. 
Toronto. 

Lieutenant John Payter: Petrolia. 
BENJAMIN ORAMES, 

Commissioner. 



Commissioner B. Orames Conducts Inspiring Sunday 
Campaign at North Torbnto 




COMMISSIONER B. ORAMES 

tWINDSOR. Ont.: Sat-Sun Feb 6-7 (Sun- 
day: Windsor III, morning-; Windsor 
II, afternoon: Windsor I. niffht) 
GREENWOOD: Sun Feb 21 (morning-) 
YORKVILLE: Sun Feb 21 (evening) 
OTTAWA: Sat Feb 27 (Grace Hospital) 
•MONTREAL: Sat-Sun Feb 27-28 (Young 
People's Demonstration, Sat. and Coun- 
cils) 
♦LONDON: Sat-Sun Mar 6-7 (Young Peo- 
ple's Demonstration, Sat; and Coun- 
cils) 
TORONTO TEMPLE: Tues Mar 16 

(League of Mercy) 
TORONTO: Tues Mar 23 (Cadets' Pag- 
„, eant, Northern Vocational School) 
*PETERBORO: Sat-Sun Mar 27-28 
(Young People's Demonstration, Sat; 
and Councils) 
•TORONTO: Sun Apr 11 (Young People's 

Councils) 
•ORILLIA: Sat-Sun Apr 17-18 (Young 
People's v Demonstration, Sat; and 
Councils) 

tColonel Tyndall will accompany 
♦Brigadier Keith will accompany 



THE CHIEF SECRETARY 

Oshawa: Tues Feb 23 (Soldiers' Meeting) 
•Hamilton: Sat-Sun Mar 13-14 (Young 
People's Demonstration, Sat; and 
Councils) 
Toronto Temple: Sat-Mon Mar 20-22 
♦Brigadier Keith will accompany 



THE FIELD SECRETARY 

Hamilton II: Sun Feb 7 
Toronto Temple: Fri Feb 12 

tufW* 1 ? K: Fri Feb 17 < u nited Soldiers' 
.Meeting) 

Ottawa: Sat-Sun Mar 27-28 (Young Peo- 
ples Demonstration. Sat; and Councils) 



LI ^yTTT C § L0 S E v L . ALDRIDGE: Wind- 
sor III, Sun Feb 7 

H? U -£-£ ; 9J j0NBL W. DRAY: Hamilton 
in'g^ 6 10 <United Soldiers' Meet" 

LIEUT. -COLONEL HOGGARD: Mont- 
real I, Fri-Mon Feb 12-15 

L Wq-;F&Wf L « TTITTB: Edmonton, 
Fri-Sat Feb 5-6; Calgary, Sun-Mon 7-8 : 

Fr??^ X£' W^-Thurs^iO-n; Vtotorilt 
in 12; Vancouver. Sat-Mon 13-15; New 
Westminster, Tues 16 
B ^?,dier Gillingham: Sitka, Angoon. 

Yakn+»?' £,? 0n ^ h - Seines, Juneau and 

xakutat, following: Tue<* Tfoh is ^ 

Br 6 ^%^ Keith: Sp'nnghflhfat-Ln Pe b 

?lL$.w?? y ei m ? n !, , ?' f) 5 Amherst. Sun 7 

Youth pfit-JS* w° h ^ ^ ed 10 (United 
m^+*^ ly A? J^redericton, Thurs 11 

M 7% fSSLS^^T' 's-^ofFeb 
Guard? r &lon) Stre6t Tues 9 ( ° ld 
Major Irwin: St. Thomas. Fri Feb 12 
Major Lightowler: Brampton Sun ttL ia 

l 8 J, Timmins. Sat-Mon 20-22 ™glrk£?nd 
Lake, Tues -Wed 9% 9A- xri j" 
Thurs-Fri 27-28; HaiSvhnrv Fa « da ' 
(morning) 28; Cobal^lun^Srnoon^ 
Major Waterston: Brampton. Sun Feb 7 



^ R / T ?^ AL sp,r, ™al special 

(Adjutant Wm Ross, accompanied bv 
.... , Mrs. Ross) 

Kitchener: Thurs-Mon Feb 4-15 

^S^SS^^fft^ 18 - Mar 1 

A meeting of the Order of the Sil- 
ver Star Mothers is due to be held 
m the Council Chamber, Toronto 
Temple, on February 11, at 2.30 p.m. 

Supervisor Gordon Green, Camp Bor- 
den, is anxious to secure band instru- 
ments for use in connection with the 
meetings at this Red Shield Centre. Can 
anyone help7 



HAD skiiers and other seekers 
after pleasure crowding street- 
Cars on their way to snow- 
covered hills entered North Toronto 
Hall on Sunday morning last, they 
would have found, rjerhaps to their 
surprise, that here was freedom; 
here was joy; here was exhilaration. 
The evidence radiated from the 
faces of the Soldiery, a goodly 
number of whom were young, uni- 
formed Salvationists. It sprang from 
the songs, generous in number and 
heartily sung. It dominated the tes- 
timonies of earnest Soldiers who 
voiced wonder of God's goodness as 
manifested in their own lives. 

And when Commissioner Orames, 
who conducted the day's meetings, 
read the Scripture portion from 
Luke's Gospel, the beauty of God's 
creative work in newness of life 
came as a benediction, and "Jesus 
Himself, drew near." 

The Divisional Commander* 
Lieut-Colonel R. Spooner, piloted 
the opening exercises; Lieut. -Colonel 
J. Merritt prayed, and the Bands- 
men, under the baton of Major R. 
Watt, supplied the music. 

The Commissioner's Bible lesson 
was a pronouncement of gracious 
truths — a full harmony of Salva- 
tion's symphony. Here was no trem- 
olo, but positive notes interpreting 
God's invitation to redeemed and 
sanctified souls to walk with Him on 
the pathway of Life. With unaltered 
insistence the theme of the meeting 
appeared again and again through- 
out the arresting exposition. 

Chords of praise were wakened 
when the Commissioner spoke of the 
companioning Christ of the human 
road; music welled from many 
hearts which knew by experience 
the sweetness of fellowship with 
the One able to give progressive 
growth in spiritual strength. "To 
walk with God we must subordinate 
our wills to His and set ourselves in 
the same direction He faces. This 



brings confidence, comfort, safety 
and sure guidance," was one among 
many of the statements made. , 

The living, present, abiding 
Saviour wasmade available by faith 
to every person present, and the 
blessing of the closing song added 
strength to purposeful vows of con- 
secration. 

The evening meeting gave oppor- 
tunity for the practical promotion 
of world fellowship feelings. In con- 
mon with other religious bodies the 
proceeds of the offering went to- 
ward aiding Russian war sufferers, 
and this automatically gave the 
gathering an international theme. 

The singing of the National An- 
them, and prayer for the King and 
statesmen, offered by Major H. 
Newman, at the commencement set 
the tempq, and stirring songs and 
prayer carried it on. Mrs. Lieut.- 
Colonel Dray, in her petition, in- 
cluded requests for sustaining grace 
for the men of the forces and a num- 
ber of visiting Red Shield Auxiliary 
Officers and servicemen present re- 
sponded with fervent "Amens." 

Heart-stirring was the Commis- 
sioner's address as he recalled from 
history's pages the many attempts 
of might to overcome right. Ac- 
counts of heroic sacrifices of indi- 
viduals led to the consideration of 
the greatest deed of all time — 
Christ's great sacrifice for the re- 
demption of sin and the establish- 
ment of a source of heart-peace to 
withstand any test in any age. 

The Scripture portion selected 
from St. Matthew's Gospel and read 
by Mrs. Lieut-Colonel Spooner gave 
Christ's own words on service, and 
the contributions by the Band and 
Songster Brigade were musical in- 
vitations to all to enlist on the side 
of right. 

Besides Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. 
Spooner the Commissioner was sup- 
ported during the day by the Corps 
Officers, Adjutant and Mrs. C. 
Everitt. 



A PLACE OF PARDON AND PEACE 

Re-opening of Kitchener Citadel Conducted by the Chief Secretary 

THE official re-opening of Kitch- 
ener Citadel on Sunday, January 
17, by the Chief Secretary, Colonel 
G. W. Peacock, was an eagerly- 
anticipated event of importance to 
Soldiers and citizens in that friendly 
Ontario community. The Colonel 
was supported by the Divisional 
Commander and Mrs. Lieut.-Colonel 
H. Ritchie. 

Some alterations had been made; 
a new lighting system installed and 
the whole building re-decorated, 
resulting in a creditable centre of 
Salvation Army activity. Veterans 
and youth shared in the rejoicings 
as the Chief Secretary declared the 
Citadel open for the glory of God, 
and said that it was to be a place of 
praise, prayer, pardon, power and 
peace. The Colonel, who made 
the service a wholly pleasurable 
occasion, gave facts concerning the 
work accomplished and compli- 
mented the Officers, Major and Mrs. 
D. Allen, and Soldiers on the com- 
pletion of the project. 



Speaking to the morning audience 
of Army foundation principles the 
Chief Secretary's words were 
freighted with spiritual encourage- 
ment. That God would dwell in 
cleansed and dedicated human. tem- 
ples was declared to be His will for 
each; the Blessing of Full Salvation, 
averred the Colonel, was possible to 
all earnest seekers. 

The sustained and marvellous 
courage of all classes of people in 
bombed Britain, as graphically re- 
lated by the Colonel in his after- 
noon lecture, called forth renewed 
gratitude to God for fortitude which 
undoubtedly saved the world for 
freedom. Warmly welcome, too, was 
information relating to aid given to 
homeless people in the Old Land by 
The Army through the generosity of 
Canadians and the work of Red 
Shield Auxiliary members. 

The Rev. Dr. H. A. Kellerman 
presided over this well-attended 
gathering of citizens, and spoke of 
The Army's notable contribution to 



FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE 

Hamilton League of Mercy Celebrates Anniversary Event 



THE Hamilton League of Mercy, 
under the leadership of Ser- 
geant-Major Mrs. J. Price, cele- 
brated its Fiftieth Anniversary re- 
cently when the members met at a 
tea. The tables were tastefully 
decorated for the occasion. 

In the evening a varied program 
was presented before an interested 
audience. The Divisional League of 
Mercy Secretary, Mrs. Lieut.- 
Colonel H. Ritchie, presided and 



commissioned a number of new 
members. The speaker for the 
evening was the Territorial League 
of Mercy Secretary, Mrs. Colonel J. 
Tyndall, who reviewed the work of 
the League of Mercy during the last 
half century, and interspersed her 
inspiring address with touching 
stories of practical assistance given 
to needy cases, and conversions 
brought about by the ever helpful 
ministry of these women of mercy. 




Colonel Archibald Layman, Pro- 
perty, Family Welfare and Prisoi 
Secretary, Western United State* 
Territory, has been bereaved of hi 
mother, who passed away at Kings- 
ville, Ont., recently. 

* * * 

Mrs. Brigadier McElhiney (R) anc 
family are deeply grateful for the 
many messages sent in connectior 
with their recent bereavement, as i 
Adjutant Dorothy Barwick, follow 
ing the promotion to Glory of he: 
mother. 

* * * 

Mrs. Major Lekson, nee Captaii 
Cox, a former Canadian Officei 
now serving in the Southern Unitei 
States Territory, has been bereave* 
of her father, who passed away a 
Slocan, B.C. Major Finney ani 
Lieutenant Christman represents 
The Army at the funeral service. 

* * * 

A baby son has been welcome* 
at the home of Captain and Mrs 
Theodore Dyck, Juneau, Alaska. 
* ' • * 

A former Officer, Mrs. M. £ 
Bellerby, recently passed away a 



Y. P. Days 

Councils for Young People will be 
conducted at the following centres: 

Commissioner B. Orames 

in command 

Montreal Feb. 28 

London March 7 

Peterboro March 28 

Toronto April 11 

Orillia April 18 

Brigadier Keith -will accompany 

The Chief Secretary in charge 

♦Hamilton March 14 

Vancouver April 4 

Calgary .April 11 

Winnipeg April 18 

♦Brigadier Keith will accompany 

The Field Secretary in charge 

Ottawa March 28 

The Territorial Y.P. Secretary in charge 

Regina May 2 

Saskatoon May 9 

Edmonton May 16 



Owen Sound, Ont. Older Salve 
tionists will remember her as Car. 
tain Lulu Stewart. 

* * * 

Brother Robert Donnelly, a forrr. 
er Winnipeg Soldier of fifty year 
service, was recently promoted 1 
Glory from Los Angeles. 



morale in these days of severe stre! 
and strain. The chairman als 
brought greetings from the Kitcl 
ener and Waterloo Ministerial A 
sociation. Mrs. A. B. Pollock ai 
tended to the courtesies. 

Another fine crowd assembled f( 
a blessing-filled Salvation meetin 
brightened with- happy singing an 
the powerful witness of Salvatior 
ists, among these being Sister Mr 
Dawson, a veteran comrade fro] 
Guelph. Major and Mrs. Woolco 
also gave valued assistance in tr 
meeting. 

The Chief Secretary's addrei 
brought forcibly to the attention < 
all present the immediate needs of 
rebellious world. Christ was exalte 
as the only solution of serious prol 
lems confronting individuals an 
states. His stirring words brougl 
much light and wise counsel. 

Music by the Band and Songsfc 
Brigade and by the Quartet wj 
appreciated. 



ry 6, 1943 



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na centres: 

Orames 



..Feb. 28 
..March 7 
..March 28 
..April 11 
..April 18 
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in charge 

. .March 14 
..April 4 
. ; April 11 
..April 18 

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in charge 

..March 28 

iry in charge 

..May 2 
..May 9 
..May 16 



Ider Salva- 
her as Cap- 



illy, a form- 
fifty years' 
Dromoted to 



severe stress 
irman also 
the Kitch- 
listerial As- 
Pollock at- 

ssembled for 
.on meeting, 
singing and 
f Salvation- 
Sister Mrs. 
Tirade from 
:s. Woolcott 
ance in the 

y's address 
attention of 
e needs of a 
was exalted 
erious prob- 
aduals and 
rds brought 
insel. 

nd Songster 
juartet was 



February 6, 1943 

i' GOOD NEWS FROM AFAR f 



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13 




Such drums. 

beaten by hand, are 

used extensively in religious 

gatherings in India. Salvationists 

use them to the glory of God. 



The writer of the following 
glimpses into Army victories 
in India is a Canadian Mission- 
ary in Madras, whose conse- 
crated sacrifice has resulted in 
conquests for God. 

WE rejoice in the workings 
of God's Holy Spirit. Ours 
it is to sow the seed and 
His the reaping; but our 
hearts are greatly uplifted when we 
hear and see the wonderful changes 
taking place in the lives of men and 
women. The fight is hard, and there 
is much difficulty to contend with; 
the powers of darkness are heavy 
and ofttimes overpowering; climatic 
conditions are different, but we are 
"more than conquerors through 
Him. . . ." 

A young woman Field Officer, 
with her husband, attended an 
Officers' meeting conducted by the 
General Secretary. Her testimony 
was as follows: 

"I have shortly returned to this 
Division with my husband, and it 



I lost no time in telling them we 
were merely doing what our be- 
loved Founder said, 'Go for souls 
and go for the worst.' Since then 
no more questions have been raised 
as to why we should visit the 
Devadasis, and we constantly pray 
that we shall have the joy of point- 
ing them to Christ." 



of the Local Officers of a Corps. 
When The Army came, her home 
was anything but tidy, but she was 
influenced through the Home 
League where she learned of Jesus. 
She became a transformed woman. 
Her husband who remained a stub- 
born Hindu, while he was happy to 
witness the change, for he got bet- 
ter food and lived in a cleaner hut, 
was not too happy about her be- 
coming a Christian. When he came 
home drunk he would thrash her on 
learning she had been to The Army. 
On several occasions he came to the 
Hall and dragged her by the hair of 
her head from the meeting. But she 
kept on praying, and the more he 
abused her the greater patience she 
displayed. The result is that 
her husband became interest- 
ed, got converted and now is 
one with her in the endeavor 
to show a Christ-like life. 

Another of our Officers, Ad- 
jutant Verghese, who is an Offi- 
cer risen from the Criminal Tribes, 
told us: "I did not know just how 
I could collect the Self-Denial tar- 
get in my Corps this year. Not only 
the many war appeals being made, 
but also difficulty due to climatic 
conditions made me somewhat 
nervous. But I determined to pray 
and spent several nights praying for 
guidance and courage. At last I 
clearly heard Him say, Tear not, I 
know your thoughts and anxieties; 
but go house-to-house for Me.' The 
following morning with renewed 
spirit I took the Locals to the caste 
village and collected Rs.30. Thus my 
target was secure." 
Then we have a letter from an- 



THERE, TO©! 

A Story of Salvations " Leaven" 




Army Officer teaches in an Indian village 

has been a great joy to go visiting 
twice a week with the wife o_t the 
Divisional Commander, and visit the 
caste women. The husbands of these 
women have not shown much in- 
terest in the message of Jesus, but 
it has been wonderful each time we 
have gone, to hear the questions 
raised concerning the love of Christ. 
Major Ammah and I have to do 
extra Bible study that we may be 
able to give correct answers, and so 
that there will be no disturbance or 
hurrying, we go when the husbands 
are away for the day at the market! 

"However, in the caste village of 
Relangi there are three houses 
wherein Devadasis (dancing 
women) live. So Major Ammah and 
I felt that in connection with the 
special Soul-saving campaign we 
should go to them as well, so we 
worked in extra visits, and tried to 
make them feel that although 
they were living bad lives, God 
loved them. They have asked us to 
keep on visiting them. * 

"When some of the caste women 
heard of our visits they said, How 
can you go to them? You know their 
characters. Can Jesus save them? 



One Officer in the Ellore Di- 
vision has been passing through 
some difficult days. Cholera broke 
out in his village, and was worse in 
The Army section. He felt that this 
was really a sad reflection upon him, 
so he began to pray earnestly and 
then went from house to house urg- 
ing his people to turn more to God; 
and as he cried, as never before, to 
the One who had led him into The 
Army, he felt God's great arm of 
strength stretch out towards him 
and his people, the result being a 
staying of that dread disease. As 
he visited his people in each house 
he repeated the 23rd Psalm, which 
now has an entirely new meaning 
for that village, for truly the vil- 
lagers were passing through the 
shadow of death. 

Effective Prayer 

In connection with our Chief 
Secretary's visit to Tanuku, united 
meetings were held at a village 
called Duwa. The caste people in 
the surrounding villages were in- 
tensely interested in the efforts of 
The Army; gracious in their wel- 
come, and ready to render any ser- 
vice. He felt there must be some 
reason and later learned that some 
time before, the daughter of one of 
the leading caste Hindus was sick 
unto death; in fact it was felt there 
was no hope whatsoever. The Di- 
visional Officer and his wife were 
visiting our people and when they 
learned of the sorrow, the wife ask- 
ed if she might be allowed to pray. 
The offer was accepted, but there 
was wonderment as to whether 
such was worthwhile. However, the 
months went by and on the occa- 
sion of their next visit, the first to 
.greet them was the maiden who had 
been so near death's door. What 
gratitude was expressed, and the 
God of the Christians was thus 
honored. 

The Home League is still thriving 
in every Corps and is a marvellous 
medium for helping the women of 
the villages. Recently the Chief 
Secretary dedicated the baby of one 



other Corps Officer, Adjutant Ch. 
Yesu Das, who victoriously writes: 
"Though I am low in knowledge, 
yet our Lord chose me to be one of 
His witnesses. I have not always 
been as good as I should have been, 



A snake charmer 

draws credulous 

onlookers 





but day by day I am trying to be 
worthy of His Call to me to be a 
witness. For fifteen years, I regard- 
ed Self-Denial as a hardship and 
was beset by the sins of timidity, 



Indian princely ii 
settings are pic- \| 
turesque and 
elaborate 



cowardness and fear. These evil 
spirits used to torment me much; 
but this year I claimed victory, for 
I realized that I had a definite re- 
sponsibility in the raising of money. 
By calling on Him, I claimed power, 
the result being they were driven 
away and in their place God sent a 
spirit of keener prayer, faith, 
patience and boldness. I thank Him 
for the victory that has been mine 
this year." e , _. . 

"We have a very faithful Local 
at one of our Corps in Tenali 
Division, Treasurer K Yesu Rat- 
nam, of Gudivada Corps, a sincere, 
devoted follower of God and an 
ardent Salvationist. He has had 
many trials to bear. He lost three 
sons and a daughter. During these 
times of sorrow the non-Christians 
said, "Don't bother anything more 
about Christianity, return to the re- 
ligion of your forefathers." But he 
remained faithful. Then his wife 
was promoted to Glory, but his 
faith in God remained strong and 
real. Each Sunday he -brings his 
veena (musical instrument) to the 
Hall, will give a new tune, and in 
all ways shows that he is an en- 
thusiastic follower of Jesus." 

Though He slay me yet will I 
trust Him. 

Tested Faith 
There is an Army Society about 
one mile away from the Allur 
Corps, this work being among the 
Gowandie caste (toddy tappers). A 
middle-aged man was attracted to 
The Army. He attended some of the 
meetings and was led to Christ. He 
took up a definite stand in the vil- 
lage. His wife passed away leaving 
him with two children. His cattle 
died, and altogether it seemed as 
though all was lost. Nevertheless he 
kept on trusting and his example 
has resulted in others coming over, 
so that now we have nine Salva- 
tionist families in that place. God 
has not forgotten him, for a measure 
of prosperity has returned, and re- 
cently the General Secretary con- 
ducted a meeting in his new house 
which was dedicated to God. 

CALCUTTA CANTEEN 

Major Boyden, who is in charge 
of The Army's Men's Industrial 
Home, Calcutta, India, and super- 
vises the additional Home recently 
opened to accommodate servicemen 
who desire to stay under the roof of 
The Salvation Army, stated that 
owing to the need of servicemen 
and for want of something better, 
he had commenced with a hand- 
cart to supply the men with tea and 
cake, and in a short period, in 
that humble manner, had supplied 
2,239 gallons of tea and 3,758 cakes. 
Now a new mobile canteen has 
been supplied for their ever-in- 
creasing and excellent service to 
men of the forces. 




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BROTHER JOHN HILLIER 

King's Point, Nfld. 

This comrade was a vet- 
eran of eighty years and a 
very active Soldier until he 
was suddenly stricken. His 
last act of service was to get 
fuel to the Hall for the Sun- 
day meetings. His influence 
with young and old alike 
was a sweet fragrance, and 



Assistant Ser- 
geant-Major D. 
Groves. Ottawa 
I Citadel, the 
account of 
whose promo- 
tion to Glory 
was reported in 
last week's issue 



.he will be greatly missed in 
the Corps. 

The funeral service was 
conducted by Captain U. 
Piercey and Mrs. Captain 
Piercey spoke at the mem- 
orial service. Much convic- 
tion was felt. Sister Mrs. 
Garfield Burt is a daughter 
and a Soldier of the Corps. 
<S> 
RECORD SERGEANT 
MRS. STEPHEN BREWER 
Parry Sound, Ont. 

.From Parry Sound, Ont., 
a faithful Soldier, Record 
Sergeant Mrs. Stephen 
Brewer, the wife of Band- 
master Brewer, has been 
promoted to Glory. 

Coming to Parry Sound 
from London several years 



MISSING 
FRIENDS 

The Salvation Army wMl 
search for missing persons in 
any part of the globe, befriend, 
and, so far as is possible, assist 
anyone in difficulty. 

One dollar, should where pos- 
sible, be sent with enquiry to 
help defray expenses. 

Address your communications 
to the Men's Social Secretary, 
20 Albert Street, Toronto 2. in 
the case of men, marking "En- 
quiry on the envelope. In the 
case of women please notify the 
Women's Social Secretary, 20 
Albert Street. Toronto. 

KANE, Thomas Joseph — Affe 
56 years; \5 ft. 7 ins. in. height; 
blue eyes; born at Alfreton, 
near Somercoats, Derbyshire. 
Last heard from four years ago 
from Watford, Ont. Is an iron 
moulder by trade. M4958 

KELLY, John — Formerly of 
Brynmawr, South Wales; is 
thought to have owned large 
estate on banks of St. Law- 
rence River. Information is de- 
sired. M5088 

LAAKSONEN, Johannes— 

A.ge 6'5 years; born in Rymat- 
tyla, Finland; last heard of in 
Alaska in 1918. Sometimes 
known by name of Lundstedt. 
News of him is earnestly de- 
sired. M4948 

LOGAN, Robert — Formerly of 
Columbus Avenue, Toronto; 
thought to be operating a small 
errocery business in Toronto. 
Information earnestly solicited. 
M5074 

MOULD, William Henry 
Charles — Age 33 years; 5 ft. in 
height. Born at Havant, Bng. 
Nut brown hair; fresh complex- 
ion. Known to have worked in 
Ottawa. M4986 

W E L D O N, Edward— Age 
about 26 years; height 5 ft. 4 
ins.; light brown hair; blue 
eyes; weight 165 lbs. Last heard 
from at Wetaskiwin. Alberta, 
about seven years ago. News 
anxiously sought. M5092 

FOSTER, Mrs. Tracia, wife 
of th© late Amos Foster of 
Hartland, N.B. Was Miss Mc- 
Farland of Grafton, N.B., 
Carleton Co. Last heard from 
Dunlop Hotel, Saint John, N.B. 
Whereabouts sought. 2664 



ago, Mrs. Brewer endeared 
herself to all by her cheer- 
ful, loving, and patient 
spirit. Her fine singing and 
accomplished ability at the 
piano; her work with the 
young people and in the 
senior meetings; her well- 
directed energy in the Red 
Shield Auxiliary will be 
greatly missed. 

The funeral service was 
conducted by the Divisional 
Commander, Major R. Ray- 
mer, assisted by Major F. 
Johnston. A crowded Cita- 
del bore testimony to the 
influence of the promoted 
comrade's life. The Corps 
Treasurer, Sister Pearl Rob- 
inson, spoke of her faithful 
life, and of her Christian in- 
fluence. Sister Mrs. Greer 
sang the Record Sergeant's 
favorite song. 

A memorial service, con- 
ducted by the Corps Offi- 
cers on Sunday night in the 
Citadel, was attended by a 
large congregation. Mrs. 
Major Johnston and Corps 
Sergeant - Major Charlton 
paid tribute to Mrs. Brew- 
er's work for God in the 
community. During a pow- 
erful prayer meeting a 
woman knelt at the Mercy- 
Seat. 

<S> 
SISTER MRS. G. REST 
St. John's Temple, Nfld. 
The ranks of the fast- 
diminishing early-day Sal- 
vationists have been fur- 
ther depleted by the Home 
Call of Sister Mrs. G. Best 
who has passed to her Eter- 
nal Reward. Mrs. Best be- 
came connected with The 
Army in Carbonear at the 
.very beginning of the 
Work, and later came with 



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her husband, the late Bro- 
ther George Best, to St. 
John's, where for over half 
a century she has been a 
loyal and devoted Soldier of 
the Temple Corps. Until the 
end she maintained a bright 
experience, and unbounded 
faith and confidence in her 
Heavenly Father. 

Of a cheery disposition, 
Mrs. Best radiated sunshine 
and good-will wherever she 
went, and especially was 
this spirit manifested in her 
visitation at the hospital 
and penitentiary where she 
went in the spirit of the 
Master, for many years. A 
zealous Salvationist, she 
was very active in Corps af- 
fairs until advanced age 
made this impossible. She 
was a valued Home League 
member, being connected 
with the League since it 
was first organized in St. 
John's. 

The funeral service was 
conducted by Brigadier Ac- 
ton, the Divisional Com- 
mander, assisted by other 
comrades. 

A large crowd assembled 
at the Temple for the 
Memorial service, led by 
Brigadier Acton. Following 
the singing of 
one of the 
p r omoted 
c omr ade's 
favorite 
songs, "My 
Jesus I love 
Thee," Major 
Sains bury 
(R) led in 
prayer. Brigadier Fagner, 
of Grace Hospital, read 
a touching and fine tri- 
bute to the loving influence 
of a devoted and .Godly 
mother written by Lieut- 
Colonel Gilbert Best who 
was unable to be present. 
Corps Sergeant - Major 
Cooper, Sister Mrs. Antle 
and Mrs. Major Brown also 
„told of Mrs. Best's love for 
God and devotion to duty. 
The congregation stood 
while the Band played 
"Promoted to Glory." 
(Continued in column 5) 



February 6. 1943 



IN UNITY OF FAITH 

Eastern Salvationists Join With Others in Petition 




Adjutant Pearo, of the 
Social Department, Saint 
John, N.B., conducted a re- 
cent Sunday's meetings at 
Woodstock, N.B. (Major and 
Mrs. E. Harris). The mes- 
sages given by the Adjutant 
from God's Word were 
spiritually helpful. In the 
Salvation meeting com- 
rades had the joy of seeing 
a young man surrender his 
life to God. 

The Adjutant also ad- 
dressed the Rotary Club, 
and gave the message in 
the Week of Prayer service 
held in the United Baptist 
Church. 

The Corps Officer gave 
the lesson in the united 
congregations service held 
at the Reformed Baptist 
Church, and also gave an 
address on "Prayer" the fol- 
lowing Tuesday evening in 
Saint Luke's Anglican 
Church. The Band and com- 
rades took an active part in 
the prayer service held at 
the Citadel. Mrs. Major 
Harris was responsible for 
the women's prayer meeting 
held in the United Baptist 
Church. 



PRAYER SUBJECTS 

The Day of Prayer on be 
half of the Empire at Win 
nipeg Citadel, Man. (Majo: 
and Mrs. Merrett) was ; 
full day of heart-stirrinj 
appeals to Almighty God 
Mothers, sons, leaders o 
state and all of our leader 
were subjects of the numer 
ous anpeals that went wing 
ing Throneward in all th 
meetings during the daj*. 

A former Young People' 
Band Leader, James Rich 
ardson Irwin, now a prom 
inent teacher in New Yor! 
City, was guest soloist s 
the P.S.A. His songs brough 
blessing to all. 

Year-end activities ir 
eluded serenading a n 
visits to the institutions, th 
Songster Brigade visitin 
Grace Hospital. The Ban 
said farewell to anothc- 
Bandsman who has entere 
the R. C A. F., Bandsma 
Yaring Timmerman, a higl 
ly-valued member of tt 
trombone section. — J.R.W. 



Combined Efforts (or the Kingdom 



Dartmouth, N.S. (Adju- 
tant I. Spicer, Lieutenant E. 
MacFadyen). The first of 
the series of meetings dur- 
ing the week of prayer was 
held in the Citadel on Mon- 
day night. Despite incle- 
ment weather a goodly 
crowd attended. Those tak- 
ing part in this service were 
the Rev. Mr. Tingley, the 
Rev. Mr. Macintosh, the 
Rev. Mr. Watts, and Col- 
onel R. Wiseman (R). Major 
D. Snowden gave a very 
forceful and inspirational 
address. The Band gave 
valued assistance. 

Week-end meetings were 
well-attended and the Spirit 




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of God was felt throughoi 
the day. A man came 1 
Christ, receiving pardon. 

(Continued from column 

Brigadier Acton made 
heart-searching appeal, ai 
twelve seekers came to tl 
Mercy-Seat. 

Two children are Officei 
Lieut.-Colonel Best, Divi 
ional Commander for Mori 
real Division; and Maji 
Violet Best, of Grace Hosr. 
tal, St. John's. 
<8> 

BROTHER A. BUTLER 
Greenspond, Nfld. 

In the promotion to Glo: 
of Brother Alfred Butler, 
his seventy - fifth ye< 
Greenspond, Nfld., has lc 
one of its oldest Soldie: 
He was among the first to 
enrolled as a Soldier of t 
Corps about fifty years at 

Through the interveni: 
years Brother Butler's 1: 
was an example to othe 
He was always ready to t< 
tify. When visited by t 
Officers and comrades 
gave assurance that all an 
well with his soul. 

The funeral and memor 
services were conducted 
Major and Mrs. Boutch 
In the memorial servi 
many paid tribute to t 
promoted comrade's life. 
<$> 

BROTHER T. HAWOR1 

Calvary, Alta 

From Hillhurst, CalgE 
Brother Thomas HawoJ 
was promoted to Glory 
Sunday, January 3. I 
long years he had been 
faithful Soldier of the Hi 
hurst Corps, and for fi: 
years was a faithful Banc 
man. Six years ago he v 
made Honorary Band S< 
retary. 

Never absent from ope 
air or indoor meetings t 
til the last few monl 
when failing health pi 
vented, Brother Hawort 
example was one of oi 
standing loyalty. 

The funeral and men 
rial service was condud 
by Captain Mattison. B] 
ther Darts spoke of 1 
years of service shared w 
his promoted comrade. 




February 6, 1943 



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15 




Salvation's Mercy-Filled Gales 

Keep the Flag at Mast-head in Newfoundland 



OUR 



AMERA 



.ORNER 



Major and Mrs. Howlett 
have been warmly welcom- 
ed to Newfoundland where 
the Major will take up 
duties supervising the Red 
Shield operations. These 
comrades conducted the 
Sunday services at the Tem- 
ple, St. John's (Major and 
Mrs. Hewitt) recently. The 
Major was chairman of a 
musical festival in the after- 
noon and injected some in- 
teresting reminiscences of 
his recent experiences in 
England. In the Salvation 
meeting Mrs. Howlett spoke 
and Songster Audrey sang a 
solo. 

* * * , 

Adelaide Street, St. John's 
(Major and Mrs. Cornick) 
experienced a day of bless- 
ing on a recent Sunday 
when the Training College 



Principal, Major Gennery, 
with Mrs. Gennery, con- 
ducted the meetings. In the 
morning the Major, by 
means of a helpful address, 
led his hearers to think of 
"Christian Perfection." A 
feature of the afternoon 
gathering was the testi- 
monies of Cadets. This took 
the novel form of inter- 
views between the Principal 
and Cadets, with queries 
relative to personal exper- 
iences. The singing of live- 
ly choruses, some of which 
were new, added to the 
spirit of praise predominant 
in this meeting. At night 
the building was packed 
long before the commence- 
ment of the meeting and 
quite a number eager to 
hear the message, stood 
during the entire service. 
The influence of the Holy 
Spirit was felt. Mrs. Gen- 
nery brought the message 
and in the prayer meeting 
which followed, nine per- 
sons sought and found Sal- 



Young People s Week-End 



An interesting series of 
meetings was conducted 
when the Young People's 
Singing Company was in 
charge of week-end meet- 
ings at Danforth, Toronto 
(Major and Mrs. Watkin). 
The Saturday evening pro- 
gram was one of interest 
and variety. The young folk 
were, costumed to corres- 
pond with the program 
presented, and rendered 
several items acceptably, 
including a trio and sex- 
tette. The chairman was 
Captain E. Parr, who also 
contributed a soprano 
cornet solo. Jack Robbins, 
Jr., sang two much appre- 
ciated solos, and a quartet 
of young people from 
Earlscourt provided instru- 
mental numbers. A drum 
solo by Jimmie Butt, and a 
cornet solo by Carlton 
Carter, added to the inter- 
est of the evening, cli- 
maxed by piano selections 



by Adjutant C. Everitt. 
Previous to the meeting 
Captain Parr met the Sing- 
ing Company around the 
tea-table, and gave a help- 
ful talk on the essential to 
success. On Sunday morn- 
ing the young people took 
part in the service, and 
Brigadier Raven (R) gave 
a vigorous Holiness mes- 



MUSICAL BLESSINGS 

Lieut.-Colonel J. Merritt, 
accompanied by his sister, 
Mrs. Major Martin, of Ham- 
ilton, led much appreciated 
meetings at St. Catharines, 
Ont. (Major and Mrs. C. 
Tuck). It was a helpful and 
blessed day. The Colonel's 
concertina solos, the in- 
spiration of his leadership 
and messages, and Mrs. 
Martin's contributions in 
song will not soon be for- 
gotten. 

The morning meeting was 
a time of refreshing, the 
presence of the Holy Spirit 
being realized. In the after- 
noon an open session of the 
Company meeting gave the 
young people an opportu- 
/ nity to enjoy the visitors. 
In the night meeting a bro- 
ther whose wife passed 
away two weeks before, and 
who had come for the first 
time to an Army meeting, 
gave himself to God, claim- 
ing His Salvation. To God 
be the glory. 



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vation. In a previous Sun- 
day night meeting thirteen 

seekers found the Saviour. 
* * * 

Recently an attractive 
wedding took place at the 
Temple, St. John's, New- 
foundland. The contracting 
parties were Deputy-Band- 
master W. Woodland and 
Sister Mary Brushett. Band- 
master Roy Saunders sup- 
ported the groom, while the 
bride was attended by Lieu- 
tenant M. Reid. Major C. 
Woodland, father of the 
groom, conducted the cere- 
mony. Major Moulton read 
the Scripture and the Tem- 
ple Songsters sang the bene- 
diction. 

The Deputy - Bandmaster 
has been connected with the 
teaching profession under 
Salvation Army Boards in 
Newfoundland and is a uni- 
versity graduate. At present 
he is attached to the staff of 
the Educational College at 
St. John's. The bride was a 
member of the staff of "The 
Anchorage." 

A reception was held in 
the Young People's Hall. 
The Divisional Commander, 
Brigadier Acton, presided 
over this happy period in 
which felicitations were ex- 
pressed by Mrs. Major 
Woodland, Major Peach and 
Major A. Moulton. Band- 
master Saunders read a 
number of congratulatory 
messages. 



SIX SEEKERS 




WHY %, B J JOIN 
NOT ^fc^tr THE 

Sword and Shield 
Brigade? 

DAILY BIBLE PORTIONS 

Sunday, February 7 

John 9:34-41 
Monday, February 8 

Romans 1:1-1.2 
Tuesday, February 9 

Romans 1:13-25 
Wednesday, February 10 

Romans 2:1-11 
Thursday, February 11 

Romans 2:12-20 
Friday, February 12 

Romans 2:21-29 
Saturday, February 13 

Romans 3:1-8 

PRAYER SUBJECT 
Work Among Children 
Everywhere 
Particulars regarding the Sword 
and Shield Brigade may be ob- 
tained from your Divisional 
Commander, or direct from 
Territorial Headauarters. 20 
Albert Street, Toronto. 



sage. At night Major and 
Mrs. Bryant led a meeting 
of much blessing. Mrs. 
Bryant gave a descriptive 
talk on the effects of sin. 

MElGlflMLENGE 

The challenge to spirit- 
ual work is keenly met by 
Soldiers at Yarmouth, N.S. 
(Major and Mrs. Harrison). 
Sunday's meetings were of 
wide interest and blessing. 
The Sunday night broadcast 
by the Youth Group was 
most effective. 



Major and Mrs. A. Brewer 
conducted a recent Sunday 
night meeting at Parry 
Sound, Ont. (Major and 
Mrs. F. Johnston). Their 
messages in word and song 
were richly blessed by God, 
and six seekers knelt at the 
Mercy-Seat. Another wel- 
come visitor to the Corps 
was Captain Leida Dock- 
steader, a former Soldier. 
Her forceful and inspiring 
message brought convic- 
tion, and in the prayer 
meeting two persons con- 
secrated their lives to God's 
service. 

The Home League held 
their annual supper and a 
record number of members 
and friends were present. 
Following the fine supper 
an excellent program was 
presented which included 
selections by the Corps 
Band and a vocal trio by 
Major and Mrs. A. Brewer 
and Bandmaster Brewer. 

Despite unfavorable 
weather stirring open-air 
meetings are held, and the 
message, of Salvation pro- 
claimed. Encouraging at- 
tendances are being record- 
ed at the indoor and Com- 
pany meetings. 

fiETORNlYcilST 

God is blessing the work 
at Victoria West, B.C. (Cap- 
tain and Mrs. F. Pierce). 
Recently Major and Mrs. E. 
Falle conducted week-end 
meetings of much inspira- 
tion. In a recent meeting 
led by the Corps Officers a 
young man returned to 
Christ. He gave a glowing 
testimony. The "Toward a 
Better World" Campaign is 
progressing. 




Waving generous-sized parcels Joyously. Newfoundland children 

demonstrate their thanks to Red Shield workers who distributed 

the practical gifts 



Trainins Principal at Earlscourt 

Leads Successful Week-end Campaign 



The Holy Spirit was 
pleased to bless the efforts 
of the Training College 
Principal, Lieut. -Colonel R. 
Hoggard, assisting Officers 
and Cadets during the 
week-end campaign held at 
Earlscourt (Major and Mrs. 
C. Hiltz) recently. Seven 
persons sought forgiveness 
of sins. 

Each assembly of this 
series of meetings was 
fraught with much blessing. 
On Saturday night sound 
pictures, showing Army ac- 
tivities and "London Under 
Fire," were shown. 

In the Holiness meeting, 
the fervent spirit of the 
twelve Cadets comprising 
Major Burnell's brigade, 
was found to be contagious 
and their prayers and testi- 
monies contributed worth- 
ily to the inspiration of the 
gathering. 

AT LAKEHEAD TWIN CITIES 

The first of a series of 
Holiness meetings at the 
Lakehead Twin Cities was 
held recently in the Port 
Arthur Citadel (Major and 
Mrs. A. G. Tanner, Lieuten- 
ant D. C. Homuth). The 
Fort William Officers, Major 
and Mrs. A. Fleischer, were 
in charge. The united Bands 
under the capable baton of 
Bandmaster E. Eeid, sup- 
plied music. There was a 
bright spirit throughout the 
meeting and Mrs. Major 
Tanner led the testimony 
period in which veterans 
and young people alike took 
part. Mrs. Major Fleischer 
spoke on the importance of 
having on the whole armor 
of God. 



For those not familiar 
with the intricate curricu- 
lum of the College, a peep 
behind the scenes was made 
possible during the after- 
noon meeting when indi- 
vidual Cadets graphically 
described various aspects of 
life at the Garrison. 

The Colonel's Bible ad- 
dress in the Salvation meet- 
ing was based on the text, 
"Behold the Lamb of God." 
With earnestness and plead- 
ing the claims of God were 
presented, and • comrades 
and visitors alike rejoiced 
over the decisions made. 



The Day of Prayer was 
fittingly observed at New 
Aberdeen, N.S. (Adjutant 
and Mrs. W. Oakley), and 
was a prelude to the Week 
of Prayer in which the con- 
gregations of the Warden 
United Church and Salva- 
tion Army united. The min- 
isterial pulpit exchange 
brought to The Army on 
Sunday evening the Rev. C. 
U. McNevin, of Chalmers 
United Church at Dominion 
and president of the Glace 
Bay Ministerial Association, 
while Adjutant Oakley con- 
ducted the evening service 
at Warden United Church, 
New Aberdeen., Attendances 
were encouraging. 

The young people, under 
the efficient leadership of 
Young People's Sergeant- 
Major Mrs. A. Beresford, re- 
cently presented a well-re- 
ceived program. Major W. 
H. Hillier was chairman for 
the evening, and Mrs. Wil- 
liam Blake presided at the 
piano. 



EFFECTIVE TABLEAU 



Special meetings, bring- 
ing much blessing, have 
been held at Trail, B.C. 
(Captain and Mrs. Jarrett). 
A tableau was presented in 
a Salvation meeting entitled 
"The Altar," and the junior 
singers rendered appropri- 
ate selections. The infant 



children of Brother and Sis- 
ter Suddaby, and Treasurer 
and Mrs. Reimer were dedi- 
cated. For the Young Peo- 
ple's program the Hall was 
filled. Brother and Sister 
Suddaby were in charge of 
a recent Sunday evening 
meeting. 




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I BROADCASTS 






Th« Editor should bo advised of any 

changes in Corps broadcasting; schedules. 

to that this column may d« kept accurate 

and up-to-datt. 

BRANTFORD, Oat.— OKPC (1180 kuo».) 
Every Sunday from ».J0 a.m. to 10 [ sum. 
(B.D.T.). a broadcast by the Citadel 
Band 

CAJLGARY, Alta. - CJCf (700 Wlo..) 
Hvery Monday afternoon from J.IO to 
2.45 (M.D.T.) "Sacred Momenta,** * *e- 
votlonal program conducted by tha OfH- 
cers of the Hillhurst Corps. 

EDMONTON, Alta.— CJCA. Every Sun- 
day morning from 10 to 10.30 (M.D.T.), 
a broadcast by the Edmonton Citadel 
Corps. 

GRAND PRAIRIE, Alta.— GFGP (1840 
kilos.) "Morning Meditations." Bach 
Thursday from 9.00 a.m. to 9.80 a.m. 
(M.D.T.), a devotional period of music 
and song led by the Corns Officers. 

HALIFAX., N.S.-—CHNS (930 kilos.) Every 
Wednesday from 9.00 a.m. to 9.15 a.m. 
(A.D.T.), "Morning Devotions." 

PARRY SOUND, Ont.—CHPS (1,450 
kilos.) Each Sunday morning, 9.30 to 
10 o'clock, "Hymns By the Band." 

PETERBORO, Ont.— CHEX (1430 kilos.) 
Each Sunday evening from 7.00 to 
7.30 o'clock (E.D.T.). a broadcast by 
the Temple Corps. 

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.— CKBI (900 
kilos.) "Morning Meditation" daily 
from 9.00 to 9.15 (M.D.T.), Monday to 
Friday, inclusive, conducted by Adju- 
tant C. A. Smith 

REGINA, Sask. — Each Sunday morning 
from 10.15 to 10.45 o'clock, a devotional 
broadcast, Including music and a mes- 
sage. 

TIMMINS, Ont—CKBG. Every Saturday 
from 11.00 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. (E.D.T.') & 
devotional period. 

VANCOUVER. B.C.— CJOR. "The British 
Columbia Church of the Air," from 3.45 
p.m. to 4.15 p.m., Sunday. February 14 
and April 11. ' 

VANCOUVER, B.C.— CJOR. "The Van- 
couver Church of the Air." from 4.00 
p.m. to 4.30 p.m., Sunday, March 14. 

VICTORIA, B.C.— (1480 kilos.) Every Sat- 
urday morning from 8.45 to 9.00 a.m. 
(P.D.T.) "Morninp Meditation." 

WINDSOR, Ont.— CKLW (800 kilos). 
Each Sunday morning from 9.35 to 
10 (E.D.T.), a broadcast bv the Wind- 
so r Citadel Band. 

WINGHAM, Ont.— CKNX (920 kilos.) 
Every Friday from 10.30 to 11.00 a.m. 
fE.D.T.), a devotional broadcast con- 
ducted by the Corps Officers. 



The "Morning Devotions" period 
heard daily over CBL, Toronto (740 
kilos), will be conducted from Mon- 
day to Saturday, February 8-13 in- 
clusive, by Adjutant Chas. Sim, the 
Corps Officer at Lisgar Street. The 
broadcasts begin at 8.15 a.m. 
(E.D.T.) 



OMSS that STIR and BLESS 



"Toward a Better World" 

(Youth Phase) 

CAMPAIGN THEME CHORUS 

Our Pledge 

Words and Air by Brigadier A. Keith. Arrangement by Adjutant C. Everitt, 

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A fifteen-minute coast-to-coast 
broadcast in connection with the 
1943 Day of Prayer will be given 
from Toronto, over the C.B.C. net- 
work, by Mrs. Albert Matthews, 
wife of the Lieutenant-Governor of 
Ontario, on Thursday, March 11, 
from 4.30 to 4.45 p.m. (E.S.T.) 





FOR SERVICE-WOMEN.— Miss Trefusis Forbes, Director of the Women's Auxiliary 
Air Force in Great 'Britain, is shown opening a new Red Shield Club 



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Youth's Battle-Sign 

Tune: "The Londonderry Air" 



RISE up, O Youth! for mighty winds 
are stirring, 
Men's hearts grow faint through all 
th- earth to-day; 
Evil, with evil ev'rywhere conferring, 
Summons its legions forth in dread 

array. 
Deep in our hearts another Voice is 
calling — 
Urgent, insistent, sounds the Voice 
Divine. 
Out in the darkness men are thickly 
falling, 
Go with the Cross, it is thy battle 
sign. 



Forward, Youth! but first, in true 
submission, 
Bring all thou hast and art to Christ 
thy Lord. 
Take from His hand His glorious com- 
mission; 
Rise, then, and in His Name un- 
sheathe the sword. 
Strong in His might, go forth as He 
shall guide thee, 
Pledged in advance to fight and not 
to yield. 
Lift up thy heart, for comrades march 
beside thee. 
Jesus, thy Lord, is with thee — take 
the field. 



0®®qd[1®©© S®0(^d@[f 

BY GEORGE BLACK 



IT was Sunday evening in bar- 
racks, and as was our custom we 
were holding the usual service for 
the troops. Each night a voluntary 
helper gave a short informal mes- 
sage, but on a Sunday we held a 
regular for those who remained in 
barracks. If a speaker failed to put 
in an appearance I had to step into 
the breach. "It was so on this occa- 
sion, and I read from the third 
chapter of John's Gospel; "And this 
is the condemnation, that light is 
come into the world, and men loved 
darkness rather than light, because 
their deeds were evil." 

He Looked Unhappy 

Closing the Book and commencing 
to speak, my attention was drawn 
to a soldier sitting near the front. 
His eyes were penetrating, and he 
looked very unhappy. At the close 
of the service I made the usual ap- 
peal to those who were anxious. We 
closed for the night, and later re- 
tired. 

Next morning on opening the 
Hut, the soldier mentioned came in 



and asked if he might speak to 
alone. He spoke of the service 
the night before, and said: "Th 
words you read at the service ] 
night — 'Men . . . loved . . . darkn 
. . . rather . . . than . . .' — haun 
me all through the night, I co 
not sleep; I tossed on my bed, i 
at last got up and walked the b 
rack's floor till daylight." 
Restored to God 

He told me he had once beei 
happy Salvationist, had played 
the Band, but had backslidden. C 
spoke to him during the meeti 
and now he wanted to come bach 
his God. We knelt in prayer, i 
He who says to the weary, £ 
sick soul, "Return unto Me am 
will return unto you," restored u 
this poor wandering sheep the 
of God's Salvation. 

The words of the old hymn 
just as true as ever: 

"If I ask Him to receive me, 1 

He say me nay? 
Not till earth,, and not till heai 

pass away."